Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient - Per Diem (2025-0456)

Valley Medical Center; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Valley Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient on a per diem basis. The technician will provide essential support to pharmacists in a dynamic hospital pharmacy environment, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should possess a high school diploma, current pharmacy licensure, and PTCB certification, along with pertinent experience and skills in patient management and medication safety.

Qualifications

• Previous hospital experience with I.V. admixture preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical support in drug distribution services.
• Preparation and compounding of medications.
• Assistance to nurses and patient care staff on pharmacy services.

Skills

Communication

Public relations

Patient management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Current licensure by Washington State PQAC

Nationally certified by PTCB

Tools

Microsoft Office

Epic

Pyxis

Job description

Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient - Per Diem (2025-0456)

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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient - Per Diem

Req: 2025-0456

Location: VMC Main Campus

Department: Hospital Pharmacy

Shift: Variable

Type: OC / PD

FTE: 0

Hours:

City State: Renton, WA

Category

Salary Range: Min $29.25- Max $45.98/hrly. DOE

Job Description:

VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER

Job Description

Pharmacy Department

TITLE: Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient

(Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certified)

This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Valley Medical Center and will be narrowed during the interview process based on several factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity.

Job Overview:

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policies and procedures and Washington State law. He/she maintains close working communication with pharmacists and Pharmacy Operations Coordinator regarding the various department programs. He/she facilitates departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.

ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties.

AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Hospital Pharmacy

HOURS OE WORK: Variable to accommodate Pharmacy needs

RESPONSIBLE TO: Pharmacy Operations Manager

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).

Qualifications:

• Previous hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose and computers preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills, and the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.

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, Pyxis, and other pharmacy computer systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

Unique Physical/Mental Demands. Environment And Working Conditions:

Capable of walking 1-2 miles per shift.

Requires the ability to perform fine motor movements in the preparation of parenteral admixtures, prepackaging and compounding.

Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer.

Requires the ability to wear protective equipment when preparing hazardous and non-hazardous medications.

Performance Responsibilities:

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

Responsible for the provision of technical support of drug distribution services for all

hospital patients and selected outpatients.

Preparation of parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs.

Fill medication floor stocks, intravenous solutions, and other medications by restocking Pyxis machines.

Completes assigned competency assessments.

Completes unit and pharmacy-area inspections, including removing outdated medications from inventory and ensuring security of medication storage areas.

Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of current medications.

Responsible for deliveries of medications throughout the hospital and outlying areas.

Responsible for ensuring medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies are restocked and rotated by the end of each shift in the areas worked.

Provides assistance to nurses and other patient care staff on issues regarding pharmacy services.

Completes additional responsibilities/projects as assigned by pharmacists, coordinator, or manager.

Qualifications:

Job Qualifications:

• Previous hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose and computers preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills, and the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.

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, Pyxis, and other pharmacy computer systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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