Pharmacy Technician II

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to enable pharmacists to focus on clinical care while ensuring safe, accurate medication handling across inpatient and technical functions.

You will support automated dispensing cabinets, inventory, pre-packing, and delivery to nursing units, plus preparation of non-sterile medications including hazardous drugs following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Washington State Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• National Certification (CPhT) is required.
• Experience in sterile compounding is preferred.
• Competency validations every six months are required.
• Knowledge of hospital operations and automated dispensing cabinets.
• Knowledge of USP 797/800 and sterile compounding guidelines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to use a computer.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical duties to support pharmacists in patient care.
• Service automated dispensing cabinets and manage inventory.
• Pre-pack medications and deliver to nursing units.
• Prepare non-sterile medications including hazardous drugs following safety protocols.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Washington Pharmacy Technician License

National Certification (CPhT)

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

Required

• 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.

Pay Range

$33.20 - $48.61 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.