Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Hands-On Training

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch); Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,208 - 52,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision and dental benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join the team in Seattle. This position offers comprehensive training under certified pharmacy technicians, preparing candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

The role involves customer service, handling pharmacy operations, and medication preparation. Candidates need to be high school graduates and must enroll in the Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $27.01 to $38.45 based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Must obtain WA State Pharmacy Assistant License within 30 days of hire.
• Must enroll in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service to patients at pharmacy window.
• Runs specific areas of pharmacy operations including POS.
• Enters prescription orders into pharmacy system accurately.
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication efficiently.
• Operates CII safe and follows controlled substance procedures.
• Delivers patient specific medications to infusion areas.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmaceutical calculations

Drug name familiarity

Computer data entry

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join the team in Seattle. This position offers comprehensive training under certified pharmacy technicians, preparing candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

The role involves customer service, handling pharmacy operations, and medication preparation. Candidates need to be high school graduates and must enroll in the Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $27.01 to $38.45 based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package available.