Pharmacy Tech

Mason Health; Shelton (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental Health & Wellness Resources - 1

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Mason Health in Shelton, WA seeks a Pharmacy Technician to provide technical support under a licensed pharmacist for patient care. The role includes distribution of medications, sterile compounding, bar code scanning, and medication history reconciliation in a per-diem, non-exempt capacity.

Responsibilities cover inpatient and outpatient needs, inventory management, and collaboration with nurses and therapists. Requires WA state Pharmacy Technician license and compliance with USP 797 guidelines.

Qualifications

• Current Washington state Pharmacy Technician license.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, provide technical support for pharmaceutical care.
• Distribute medications for inpatients and outpatients, including sterile compounding and use of automated dispensing devices.
• Input outpatient prescriptions and fill inpatient/outpatient medications.
• Order medications and manage inventory for operations.
• Practice sterile compounding per USP 797 guidelines.
• Bill patients and departments for medications.
• Assist other healthcare practitioners and perform medication history inquiries for reconciliation.
• Support prescription assistance programs and vaccine-related tasks.

Education

Washington state Pharmacy Technician license

Job description

Pharmacy Tech: This 0.0 FTE/Per-diem position is scheduled to work 10-HR day shifts as needed and is UFCW represented.

Compensation: Non-exempt, $25.81/HR - $42.13/HR Placement within this range is based on years of applicable experience.

Benefits Include:

• Mason Health also offers these benefits for per-diem employees:
• Mental Health & Wellness Resources - Access to Talkspace and the Calm App.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Sick Leave

PNW Living

Nestled in the heart of the Pacific Northwest - Shelton offers the perfect balance of work and lifestyle, with access to top outdoor recreation, local dining, and unique attractions. Located near Olympic National Park and Puget Sound, it's a gateway to adventure, surrounded by lush evergreen forests, crisp mountain air, and serene waters.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision and direction of a licensed pharmacist, the pharmacy technician is responsible for providing technical support to ensure appropriate pharmaceutical care for patients of Mason Health.

Job Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Works under the general supervision of a licensed pharmacist according to state and federal laws
2. Ensures appropriate distribution of medications for both inpatients and outpatients. This includes but is not limited to sterile compounding, bar code scanning, and automated dispensing devices.
3. Inputs outpatient prescriptions
4. Fills inpatient and outpatient medications
5. Orders medications and ensures appropriate inventory for operations
6. Pre-packaged medications
7. Practices sterile compounding according to USP 797 guidelines
8. Bills patients and departments for medications
9. Provide assistance to other healthcare practitioners such as nurses, respiratory therapists, etc.
10. Performs medication history inquiries for medication reconciliation (specialized duty)
11. Performs support and assistance with prescription assistance program(s), including, but not limited to, working with patients on applications, requesting prior authorizations, coordinating applications and appeals, managing complex cases, and tracking and distributing program information (including O-Drive requests); and assisting with vaccines. (specialized duty)
12. Other duties as assigned.

Required Licenses, Certifications and/or Registrations:

1. Current Washington state Pharmacy Technician license.

Mason Health practices equal employment opportunity towards all workforce members and applicants for employment. Mason Health does not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no workforce member will be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion/creed, age, disability, marital or veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal law.