Pharmacy Assistant - Path to Technician Training

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off and sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant at our South Lake Union campus in Seattle. The role supports pharmacists, processes refills, handles returns, and assists with point of sale transactions, with potential advancement into the Pharmacy Technician Training program.

The position is full time, Monday–Friday, with rotating shifts 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, at our Seattle campus.

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 accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service at pharmacy window and respond to problems.
• Review patient tickets and update prescription status.
• Dispense prescriptions and refer counseling to a pharmacist when needed.
• Process payments including credit cards, cash, and checks.
• Assist with online prescription refills and billing.
• Triage pharmacy-related inbound calls.
• Train pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Follow Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission rules.

Skills

Communication skills

POS systems

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of Washington 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, processes refills, handles returns, and assists with point of sale transactions, with potential advancement into the Pharmacy Technician Training program.

The position is full time, Monday–Friday, with rotating shifts 7:45 AM–4:15 PM, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, or 10:30 AM–7:00 PM, at our Seattle campus.