Pharmacy Assistant I – Path to Technician Training

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and vision benefits

Dental benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to provide patient-focused service at the South Lake Union Campus. You will process refills, handle returns to stock, and perform point-of-sale transactions under pharmacist supervision.

Join a team committed to excellence and integrity, with opportunities to advance into the Pharmacy Technician Training program starting Fall 2027 and licensure by Spring 2028.

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.
• Review and monitor patient tickets in the pharmacy’s virtual waiting list responding to messages from patients and updating the prescription status in the pharmacy dispensing application.
• Dispense prescriptions and over the counter medications via point of sale to patients, referring those requiring counseling to a pharmacist.
• Process credit cards, handle cash and check payments.
• Complete return to stock of prescriptions and restock shelves.
• Assist patients with online processing of prescription refills including billing.
• Triage incoming phone calls relating to medications.
• Coordinate dispensing of medications related to a research study with Investigation Drug Services Pharmacy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

WA Pharmacy Assistant License

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to provide patient-focused service at the South Lake Union Campus. You will process refills, handle returns to stock, and perform point-of-sale transactions under pharmacist supervision.

Join a team committed to excellence and integrity, with opportunities to advance into the Pharmacy Technician Training program starting Fall 2027 and licensure by Spring 2028.