Pharmacy Intern

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Intern enrolled in the University of Washington School of Pharmacy to assist in sterile compounding, Pyxis refilling and drug services across clinical areas. The role requires an intern license, effective communication, and strong attention to accuracy.

The position involves dispensing, medication coordination, and collaboration with providers, with pay reflecting experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in University of Washington School of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Intern License
• Time management required
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, phone, and writing
• Accurate aseptic IV admixture preparation
• Basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Proficient with computer systems and data entry
• Familiarity with generic drug names and indications

Responsibilities

• Hazardous and non-hazardous sterile compounding
• Pyxis refilling
• Investigational Drug Services
• Retail pharmacy dispensing
• Counseling patients
• Prepare, package and label medications accurately
• Handle charging and billing functions
• Operate CII safe and follow controlled substance procedures
• Maintain pyxis, emergency boxes and code trays documentation
• Monitor stock for expiration and remove outdates
• Medication reconciliation
• Deliver patient-specific medications to infusion or clinic areas
• Adhere to Washing State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission regulations

Skills

Time management

Travel

Verbal communication

IV admixture

Pharmaceutical calculations

Computer data entry

Drug name familiarity

Education

Enrolled in University of Washington School of Pharmacy

Pharmacy Intern License

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Responsibilities

• Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Sterile Compounding
• Pyxis Refilling
• Investigational Drug Services
• Retail Pharmacy Dispensing
• Counseling Patients
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Charging and billing functions
• Operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures
• Filling and documentation of pyxis, emergency/code boxes and code trays
• Monitors stock for expiration dates and removes outdates
• Medication reconciliation
• Delivery of patient specific medications to infusion or other areas of the clinic
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washing State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Qualifications

Required:

• Enrolled in University of Washington School of Pharmacy
• Pharmacy Intern License
• Time Management
• Travel
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Accurate and aseptic IV admixture preparation
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
• Familiarity with the generic names of drugs along with the basic indication

Pre Employment Drug Screening

As a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy.

Pay & Benefits

The hourly pay range for this position is from $26.50 to $29.95, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.