Pharmacy Assistant - Path to Technician Training

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 63,615,000 - 90,674,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to perform technical pharmaceutical tasks, process refills, and support pharmacy operations. This full-time position at the South Lake Union Campus offers opportunities to advance into the Pharmacy Technician Training program and become a licensed technician by Spring 2028.

Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions at the point of sale, assisting patients, handling payments, returning stock, and helping train

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Washington State Pharmacy Assistant license required.
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Experience with pharmacy POS systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service to patients at the pharmacy window.
• Dispense prescriptions via POS and refer to a pharmacist when counseling is needed.
• Process payments by credit card, cash, and checks.
• Complete return to stock of prescriptions.
• Assist patients with online refills including billing.
• Triage incoming calls relating to medications.
• Interact with staff in a courteous manner.
• Clean and restock pharmacy areas.
• Follow inventory control for expiration dates and remove outdates.
• Direct clinical inquiries to a pharmacist.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians and interns.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and department policies.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

State of Washington Pharmacy Assistant License

Tools

Pharmacy Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Assistant to perform technical pharmaceutical tasks, process refills, and support pharmacy operations. This full-time position at the South Lake Union Campus offers opportunities to advance into the Pharmacy Technician Training program and become a licensed technician by Spring 2028.

Responsibilities include dispensing prescriptions at the point of sale, assisting patients, handling payments, returning stock, and helping train