Pharmacy Technician in Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision and dental benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Paid vacation and sick leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center (Fred Hutch) is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to join the team in Seattle. This position offers comprehensive training under certified pharmacy technicians, preparing candidates for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam.

The role involves customer service, handling pharmacy operations, and medication preparation. Candidates need to be high school graduates and must enroll in the Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.

Competitive hourly pay ranges from $27.01 to $38.45 based on experience, with a comprehensive benefits package available.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent required.
• Must obtain WA State Pharmacy Assistant License within 30 days of hire.
• Must enroll in Pharmacy Technician training program at North Seattle College.
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Pharmaceutical calculations

Drug name familiarity

Computer data entry

Clear communication

Confidentiality

Education

High School Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

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 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 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.