Pharmacy Technician in Training

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,208 - 52,968; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision benefits

Dental insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle is offering an excellent opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice. The apprentice will receive on-the-job training, preparing to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam towards certification.

This role involves providing customer service, managing pharmacy operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates will gain practical experience as well as classroom training, leading to valuable qualifications in the pharmaceutical field.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain WA State Pharmacy Assistant License within 30 days.
• Must enroll in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.
• Must pass the National Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technician within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides good customer service to patients at pharmacy window.
• Runs specific areas of pharmacy operations including Point of Sale.
• Enters prescription orders into pharmacy system accurately.
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication efficiently.
• Operates CII safe and follows controlled substance procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmaceutical calculations

Computer navigation

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Pharmacy Technician training at North Seattle College

Job description

Overview

The Fred Hutch Cancer Center has an excellent opportunity for a PHARMACY TECHNICIAN APPRENTICE. The Pharmacy Technician Apprentice is a student in training (Pharmacy Technician Trainee), mentored by Fred Hutch Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) staff, in preparation to take Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam leading to their Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) registration, obtained through the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (Pharmacy Commission). The Apprentice will participate in on-the-job training, learning to perform the duties of a Pharmacy Technician. Under direct supervision, the Apprentice will learn to assist pharmacy and health care professionals in the delivery of pharmacy services. The apprenticeship is designed to complete 264 hours of classroom and lab, and 2,000 hours of work experience over a period of 12-24 months. The Pharmacy Technician program is governed by the Health Care Apprenticeship Consortium's Pharmacy Technician Training Program Plan with the Pharmacy Commission and the HCAC Apprenticeship Program Standards with the State Apprenticeship Council.

The apprenticeship is designed to complete 264 hours of classroom and lab through North Seattle College (expect 6–10-hours of homework each week), and 2,000 hours of work experience over a period of 12-24 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides good customer service to patients by being attentive and quick to respond at pharmacy window and follows through on problems
• Runs specific areas of pharmacy operations including Point of Sale (POS), working independently as assigned, assists in maintaining pharmacy stock and ensures no expired medications are in the clinic, by following the inventory control process
• Enters prescription orders into pharmacy system, including billing prescriptions appropriately and accurately
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner
• Charging and billing functions
• Operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures
• Filling and documentation of pyxis, emergency/code boxes and code trays
• Monitors stock for expiration dates and removes outdates
• Medication reconciliation
• Delivery of patient specific medications to infusion or other areas of the clinic
• Uses proper aseptic technique in preparing pharmacy products accurately and efficiently during IV admixture
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washing State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Must obtain WA State Pharmacy Assistant License within 30 days of hire;
• Must enroll in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College within reasonable time after hire;
• Must Pass National Exam for Certified Pharmacy Technician within 90 days of completing academic program at North Seattle College.
• During program must become familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems in accurately and efficiently
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Able to maintain patient confidentiality

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 $27.01 to $38.45 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 a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

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.