Pharmacy Assistant | Patient-Focused Dispensing & Support

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist patients at the pharmacy window, and coordinate with pharmacists to ensure accurate and timely service.

This full-time role covers processing refills, handling payments, stocking areas, and assisting in training technicians while adhering to state regulations and department policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Assistant License required.
• 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
• Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.

Skills

Communication skills

POS systems usage

Clear verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Washington Pharmacy Assistant License

Tools

Pharmacy POS systems

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is hiring a Pharmacy Assistant to support dispensing prescriptions, assist patients at the pharmacy window, and coordinate with pharmacists to ensure accurate and timely service.

This full-time role covers processing refills, handling payments, stocking areas, and assisting in training technicians while adhering to state regulations and department policies.