Pharmacy Assistant - Full-Time, Path to Technician

Sitcancer; Seattle, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Onsite health clinic

Paid time off

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant at our South Lake Union Campus in Seattle. The role supports pharmacists by processing refills, returns to stock, and point-of-sale duties, with potential advancement into the Pharmacy Technician Training program.

This full-time position requires a WA Pharmacy Assistant License, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. Pre-employment drug screening applies; salary ranges from $22.22 to $31.63 per hour based on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Assistant License.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
• Ability to use pharmacy point of sale systems in an accurate and efficient manner.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service to patients by being attentive and quick to respond at the pharmacy window and follows through on problems.
• Dispense prescriptions via point of sale to patients, appropriately referring those that require counseling to a pharmacist for dispensing.
• Process credit cards, handle cash and check payments.
• Complete return to stock of prescriptions.
• Assist patients with online processing of prescription refills including billing appropriately and accurately.
• Triage incoming phone calls relating to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
• Clean and restock pharmacy areas.
• Follow inventory control processes for expiration dates and remove outdates.
• Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to a pharmacist.
• Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Complete other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Skills

Verbal communication

POS systems usage

Education

High School Diploma

WA Pharmacy Assistant License

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant at our South Lake Union Campus in Seattle. The role supports pharmacists by processing refills, returns to stock, and point-of-sale duties, with potential advancement into the Pharmacy Technician Training program.

This full-time position requires a WA Pharmacy Assistant License, a high school diploma, and strong communication skills. Pre-employment drug screening applies; salary ranges from $22.22 to $31.63 per hour based on