Pharmacy Technician II

CommonSpirit Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists by handling technical duties across inpatient and technical functions within the health system.

Responsibilities include servicing automated cabinets, pre-packing and delivering medications, and preparing non-sterile medications including hazardous drugs while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician License required.
• National Certification (CPhT) required.
• Minimum of three months full-time sterile compounding experience; part-time can be credited.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains automated dispensing cabinets and related systems.
• Pre-packs medications and delivers to nursing units; ensures timely and safe distribution.
• Prepares non-sterile medications, including hazardous drugs, following safety protocols and compounding guidelines.
• Maintains attention to detail, safety, and quality standards and supports efficient workflow.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington State Pharmacy Technician License

National Certification (CPhT)

Tools

Automated dispensing cabinets

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be vital in managing the technical duties in the pharmacy to allow the pharmacist to pursue the clinical areas of pharmacy practice and ensure that optimal patient care is provided. This multifaceted role ensures the efficient, accurate, and safe handling of medications across various inpatient and technical functions within our health system.

Every day, you will meticulously perform a range of essential tasks, including servicing automated dispensing cabinets, ensuring accurate inventory and functionality. You will be responsible for pre-packing medications and delivering medications to nursing units, maintaining timely and safe distribution. A key responsibility will be preparing non-sterile medications, including hazardous drugs, adhering strictly to safety protocols and compounding guidelines.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. You should proactively contribute to an efficient workflow, demonstrate excellent communication, and continuously strive to enhance patient care through diligent and accurate technical support.

Job Requirements

• A High School Diploma or GED
• A Washington State Pharmacy Technician License
• A National Certification (CPhT)
• A minimum of three (3) months full-time relevant experience in sterile compounding (part-time experience will be considered as partial credit)
• Must maintain competency validations every six (6) months in the position
• A working knowledge of hospital operations and technologies such as automated dispensing cabinets
• Broad based knowledge of USP 797/800 and experience compounding sterile products including hazardous drugs
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to effectively solve problems, strong attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.