Pharmacy Technician I

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I for a per-diem role based at the South Lake Union Campus. You will triage medication-related communications, prepare and label medications, and support pharmacists with daily operations.

Responsibilities include processing prescriptions online, assisting with training of technicians, and maintaining accuracy in the electronic medical record, under a pharmacist's supervision.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician license.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing.
• Familiar with generic drug names and indications.
• Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and order entry.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and labels medication accurately.
• Online processing of prescription orders including billing.
• Triage incoming calls and messages related to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff courteously.
• Maintain clean and restocked pharmacy areas.
• Follow inventory controls including cycle counts.

Skills

Pharmacy calculations

Communication

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

High school or equivalent

Washington State Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Pharmacy software

EMR systems

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.
With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.
Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I role interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including triaging medication-related communications and maintaining the electronic medical record.
This is a per-diem role that will work out of our South Lake Union Campus. This role will primarily be Monday thru Friday but will include periodic weekend and Holiday shifts dependent on clinical need.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Online processing of prescription orders including billing appropriately and accurately
• Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
• Cleaning and restocking pharmacy areas.
• Follows inventory control processes performing cycle counts and checking outdates.
• Accurately operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures.
• Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to a pharmacist.
• Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
• Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician license
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication
• Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and order entry in an accurate and efficient manner

Preferred

• Certified as a Washington State Pharmacy Technician from an accredited technical institute
• Experience in a retail pharmacyOncology knowledge
• Experience with electronic medical records

Pre Employment Drug Screening

As a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $36.84 to $52.47, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at [e-mail] or by calling 206-667-4700.