Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient - Day Shift (2026-0840)

Valley Medical Center & Clinics; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center & Clinics is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II for the Inpatient Pharmacy on the day shift to support pharmacists in medication preparation and distribution across hospital units, including IV admixture and unit-dose packaging. The role requires state licensure and PTCB certification as applicable, with strong attention to regulatory compliance and patient safety.

Experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy and Pyxis systems is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a Pharmacy Technician credential in the State of Washington and be in good standing as of hire date.
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or equivalent preferred. Certification required for Tech II classification.
• Minimum 2-3 Years Pharmacy Technician Experience Preferred.
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience including IV admixture, unit dose preparation, Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, and electronic medical records preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for drug distribution services in inpatient areas including infusion center.
• Maintain knowledge of medications including newly approved drugs.
• Maintain competency with regulatory requirements and departmental policies.
• Prepare parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs.
• Fill medication floor stocks, IV solutions, and other meds by restocking Pyxis machines.
• Restock and rotate medications and supplies by end of shift.
• Complete unit and pharmacy-area inspections and ensure storage areas are clean and secure.
• Deliver medications throughout the hospital and to outlying areas serviced by inpatient pharmacy.
• Assist with onboarding and orientation of new team members.
• Assist pharmacy purchasing and support nurses with pharmacy-related issues.
• Complete assigned competency assessments.
• Take on additional responsibilities/projects as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Epic

Education

WA Pharmacy Technician credential

PTCB certification

Tools

Epic

Pyxis

Pharmacy automation systems

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient - Day Shift

Req: 2026-0840

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Hospital Pharmacy

Shift: Variable

Type: Full Time

FTE: 1

Hours:

City State: Renton, WA

Category SEIU-Service

Salary Range: Min $32.24 - Max $49.73/hourly DOE

JOB DESCRIPTION

The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands, and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.

TITLE: Pharmacy Technician, Inpatient Pharmacy

JOB OVERVIEW: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and Washington State Law. He/she maintains close working communication with pharmacists and pharmacy coordinators and managers regarding the various department programs. Facilitates departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.

DEPARTMENT: Hospital Inpatient Pharmacy, Infusion Center

WORK HOURS: Variable

REPORTS TO: Manager, Pharmacy Operations

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or equivalency (GED) required.
• Must hold a Pharmacy Technician credential in the State of Washington and be in good standing as of hire date.
• National certification by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or equivalent preferred. Certification required for Tech II classification (see addendum).
• Minimum 2-3 Years Pharmacy Technician Experience Preferred.
• Inpatient hospital pharmacy experience including IV admixture, unit dose preparation, Pyxis automated dispensing cabinets, and electronic medical records preferred.

Qualifications:

• Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a diverse patient population.
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive interpersonal relationships with technicians, pharmacists, other patient care providers, and fellow employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, and other pharmacy automation systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands. Environment And Working Conditions:

• Capable of walking and standing for extended periods throughout the work shift.
• Requires the ability to perform extensive fine motor movements in the preparation of parenteral admixtures, prepackaging, and compounding.
• Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer.
• Requires the ability to interpret and understand complex math for appropriate dosing and manipulation of medications for patients.
• Requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment when preparing hazardous and non-hazardous medications.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/or Clinical Support Partner

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:

• Responsible for the provision of technical support of drug distribution services for all hospital areas supported by the inpatient pharmacy including the infusion center.
• Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of medications including newly approved medications.
• Responsible for maintaining competency with pharmacy regulatory requirements and departmental policies and procedures.
• Responsible for preparation of parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs.
• Responsible for filling medication floor stocks, intravenous solutions, and other medications by restocking Pyxis machines.
• Responsible for restocking and rotating medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies by the end of each shift in the areas worked.
• Responsible for completing unit and pharmacy-area inspections, including removing outdated medications from inventory and ensuring cleanliness and security of medication storage areas.
• Responsible for deliveries of medications throughout the hospital and outlying areas supported by the inpatient pharmacy.
• Assists with onboarding and orientation of new team members.
• Provides assistant to the pharmacy purchasing department as needed.
• Provides assistance to nurses and other patient care staff on issues regarding pharmacy services.
• Completes assigned competency assessments.
• Completes additional responsibilities/projects when assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists.

Addendum - Job Classification (title) Requirement:

• Pharmacy Technician I (6050) - none
• Pharmacy Technician II (6051) - must maintain an approved national certification (e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB))

Created: 12/25

Revised:

Grade: SEIUSVC

FLSA: NE

CC: 7170, 7171

Prerequisites:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic typing ability preferred (30 wpm).
• Current licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Job Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic typing ability preferred (30 wpm).
• Current licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

Addendum - Job Classification (title) Requirement:

• Pharmacy Technician I (6050) - none
• Pharmacy Technician II (6051) - must maintain an approved national certification (e.g., Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB))