Pharmacy Technician — Automation & Safe Med Dispensing

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by handling automation, labeling, repackaging, and distribution of medications across inpatient settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Must have WA registration and familiarity with EHR and pharmacy software. The position involves ensuring timely medication delivery and maintaining secure access to pharmacy areas in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• WA DOH Pharmacy Technician registration is required.
• Accurately obtaining, labeling and repackaging medications as needed.
• Accurately filling and distributing medications through first fill, cart fill and/or automated drug systems.
• Completing inspections of medication rooms for regulatory compliance.
• Accurately maintaining expiration dates and appropriately outdating inventory.
• Operating pharmacy automation and medication computer software and hardware.
• Applying knowledge of generic/trade name medications and different dosage formulations (i.e. ER, XR, SR).
• Applying knowledge of medications and their preparation requirements and limitations (i.e. high risk, do not tube, hazardous).
• Accurately processing patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required.
• Performing specialized Narcotic Distribution.
• Operating AutoPacker to repackage oral and topical prepackage doses, ensuring Federal repackaging guidelines.
• Accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations
• Managing time effectively
• Properly disposing of medications according to state and federal law
• Reporting medication errors appropriately
• Managing patient home medication acquisition and dispensing per hospital policy
• Maintaining secure access of pharmacy areas
• Accurately performs pharmaceutical calculations on injectable medications with a narrow therapeutic index

Responsibilities

• Service automated dispensing cabinets and maintain inventory.
• Pre-pack medications and deliver to nursing units.
• Prepare non-sterile medications, including hazardous drugs, following safety protocols.
• Maintain rigorous safety and quality standards.
• Contribute to an efficient workflow and clear communication.
• Support pharmacists in clinical activities as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Time management

Safety compliance

Pharmacy terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

WA DOH Pharmacy Technician Registration

Tools

AutoPacker

Pharmacy software

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by handling automation, labeling, repackaging, and distribution of medications across inpatient settings. The role emphasizes accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Must have WA registration and familiarity with EHR and pharmacy software. The position involves ensuring timely medication delivery and maintaining secure access to pharmacy areas in a busy hospital environment.