Pharmacy Technician

Snoqualmie Valley Health; Snoqualmie (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retirement Plan

EAP

FSA

Job summary

Snoqualmie Valley Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support inpatient pharmacy operations across multiple units and clinics. You will assist with sterile compounding, Pyxis management, and medication distribution under pharmacist supervision.

The role involves collaboration with pharmacists and nurses to improve workflow, ensure accuracy, and maintain high-quality medication use. Starting January 2027, 32-hour schedule in a hospital setting with network-wide responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program.
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital or health-system pharmacy setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in sterile compounding, medication distribution systems, and inventory management.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Familiarity with pharmacy automation and EMR systems (Epic, Pyxis experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely medication preparation and distribution.
• Maintain medication records and documentation to support accountability.
• Support medication safety practices through open communication and attention to detail.
• Assist in inventory control, purchasing, and receiving activities.
• Perform monthly inspections of medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products, including IV admixtures, using aseptic technique in compliance with USP <797> as needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to optimize workflow and medication delivery systems.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency in inpatient medication handling and distribution.
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technology and systems that support pharmacy operations.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Provide respectful and responsive service to patients and internal staff.
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating flexibility and cooperation.
• Cover cross-site duties as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Sterile compounding

Medication distribution systems

Inventory management

Communication and teamwork

EMR systems (Epic, Pyxis experience)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of accredited pharmacy technician training program

Tools

Pyxis

Epic EMR

Job description

At Snoqualmie Valley Health, we're not just in the business of healthcare; we're in the business of empowering our community to live boldly and live well. Our commitment to excellence and innovation calls for team members who will build trust,obsess over excellence, lead innovation, anddeepen connections within our community. We are guided by our core values, and we're looking for someone who can embody those principles as part of our dynamic and growing team.

Located in a trailblazing, adventure-loving town at the base of the Cascades, Snoqualmie Valley Health is an independent public hospital district serving a vibrant community that thrives on both adventure and connection. This is more than a job, it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger.

This is new position set to start in January 2027 as part of our expansion!

Schedule: 32 hours

Compensation: $26.96 - $40.75 an hour

TITLE: Pharmacy Technician

POSITION SUMMARY: The Inpatient Pharmacy Technician plays a key role in supporting pharmacy operations across a variety of responsibilities in our critical access hospital setting. This position is responsible for safe, accurate, and timely medication preparation, distribution, and inventory management across inpatient units, hospital outpatient departments, operating rooms, procedural areas, and clinics. Working under pharmacist supervision, the technician supports sterile compounding, pharmacy purchasing and Pyxis management. The position provides cross coverage for existing technician responsibilities and supports expanding surgical and outpatient services, the transition to Pyxis, and a Meds to Beds program to improve medication access at discharge. The technician collaborates closely with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality medication use throughout the hospital. Given the size of our facility, your expertise will be utilized in multiple facets of pharmacy operations, offering a dynamic and hands‑on work environment. While this position will be based in our hospital it will also support our full network- clinics and the HUB as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Build Trust:

• Ensure accurate and timely medication preparation and distribution in compliance with hospital policy and regulatory standards
• Assist in maintaining medication records and documentation to support accountability and transparency
• Support medication safety practices through open communication and attention to detail

Obsess Over Excellence:

• Support inventory control, purchasing, and receiving activities
• Perform monthly inspections of medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile compounded products, including IV admixtures, using aseptic technique in compliance with USP <797> as needed

Lead Innovation:

• Collaborate with pharmacists and nursing staff to optimize workflow and medication delivery systems
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency in inpatient medication handling and distribution
• Participate in the evaluation and implementation of new technology and systems that support pharmacy operations

Deepen Connections:

• Communicate clearly and professionally with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
• Provide respectful and responsive service to patients and internal staff
• Contribute to a positive team environment by demonstrating flexibility and cooperation

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:

• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician training program

Required Licensure:

• Washington State Pharmacy Technician License in good standing

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a hospital or health-system pharmacy setting

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficient in sterile compounding, medication distribution systems, and inventory management
• Effective communication and teamwork
• Familiarity with pharmacy automation and EMR systems (e.g., Epic, Pyxis experience preferred but not required)

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Office in main pharmacy and clinical settings with potential exposure to patient care areas.
• Flexibility to cover retail pharmacy tech duties as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities.
• May require occasional travel between facility locations.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

BENEFITS:

We believe in taking care of those who take care of our community. We're proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package that puts your health and well‑being first. With our flexible medical plan, you'll have access to multiple in‑network tiers, including top‑quality care from Snoqualmie Valley Health, Eastside Health, and First Choice/First Health providers. The best part? Anyone covered under our plan can receive care at SVH at no cost! It's all about giving you the options and support you need to experience life's great adventures.

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Pharmacy
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life and AD&D
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Travel Assistance & ID Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Other Voluntary Benefits

Benefit Eligibility Requirements

Employees regularly scheduled at least 20 hours per week.

Employee Dependents

Your legal spouse or domestic partner; dependent children until age 26.

Waiting Period

1st of the month following 30 days from your date of hire.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Flu vaccination are required for employment, with exemptions available for valid medical or religious reasons.
• Snoqualmie Valley Health is a drug‑free workplace. We complete drug screenings as a part of our onboarding process.