Pharmacy Technician 1

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,713 - 61,551; Part time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the Inpatient Pharmacy Team on a per diem, rotating/variable shift basis. Responsibilities include preparing medications, loading dispensing cabinets, delivering drugs to units, and ensuring stock and accuracy in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Under supervision of a licensed pharmacist, you will perform sterile compounding, order filling, transcription, and routine computer tasks while maintaining compliance with Washington

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare medications from a physician order or pharmacy generated label in single dose packaging including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
• Load and refill PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
• Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics and procedural areas. Return discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner. Following crediting of medications, return medications to the appropriate location.
• Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
• Ensure medications are in‑date. Complete monthly outdate checking assignment. Perform unit inspections, documenting and communicating results. Maintain medication stock in procedure areas and clinics as assigned.
• Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
• Obtain patient’s medication list and transcribe list into medication reconciliation database.
• Perform the duties of a pharmacy assistant

Skills

Pharmacy assistant experience

Education

State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification

Job description

Pharmacy Technician – Inpatient Pharmacy Team

Work Schedule

• Per Diem
• Rotating/Variable Shift

Position Highlights

• Perform a variety of pharmaceutical tasks in the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies
• Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, independently perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Prepare medications from a physician order or pharmacy generated label in single dose packaging including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
• Load and refill PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
• Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics and procedural areas. Return discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner. Following crediting of medications, return medications to the appropriate location.
• Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
• Ensure medications are in‑date. Complete monthly outdate checking assignment. Perform unit inspections, documenting and communicating results. Maintain medication stock in procedure areas and clinics as assigned.
• Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
• Obtain patient’s medication list and transcribe list into medication reconciliation database.
• Perform the duties of a pharmacy assistant

Required Position Qualifications

Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.

Legal Requirement

State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.

Condition of Employment

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug‑free workplace. We require a pre‑employment drug screen.

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/

Pay Range

Minimum: $30.28 hourly

Maximum: $44.68 hourly

Other Compensation

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Shift

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a temporary position.

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent)

0.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or [e-mail] . Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.