Pharmacy Technician - Infusion, Bellevue

Kaiser Permanente; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 40,225 - 61,812; Part time

Job summary

JobRx, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Bellevue, Washington, responsible for supporting pharmacy workflow and ensuring patient safety. This role requires sterile IV compounding experience and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have completed an approved pharmacy technician training program and possess Pharmacy Technician Certification in Washington. The position offers a part-time schedule with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• Ability to identify specified issues and bring to pharmacist's attention.
• Problem-solving skills for patient interactions.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations and identify drug names.

Responsibilities

• Typing and processing prescription data accurately.
• Ensuring timely and appropriate distribution of medications.
• Providing excellent customer service and safety checks.

Skills

Sterile IV Compounding

Pharmacy law knowledge

Customer service skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

Team collaboration

Education

Completion of pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington)

Job description

Description

STERILE IV COMPOUNDING EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Job Summary

The Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Technician performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy. The Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy Technician ensures the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures.

Essential Responsibilities

• Typing new prescriptions; Processing refill prescriptions and entering other prescription data into the computer; Counting and pouring medications from stock bottles; Entering chronic condition information; Prepackaging and labeling medications; Stocking shelves; Filing prescriptions; Performing inventory functions; Releasing refill medications and OTC products to patients; Handling nonprofessional phone calls including refill requests from patients and refill authorizations from prescribers; Calling prescribers to obtain refill authorization; Triaging phone calls to the appropriate person. Working knowledge and competency with cashiering processes and procedures. Adherence to Kaiser Permanente Cash Security and Compliance standards.
• Ensures the timely and appropriate distribution of drug therapy by: reading, interpreting, and filling prescription orders with the correct medication; ensuring the quantities are correct based on the sig; accurately calculate dosages based on the patient’s weight.
• Ensures patient safety and provides excellent customer service to the patient by: identifying opportunities to prevent unusual occurrences; consistently performing safety checks when dispensing medications; taking appropriate steps to resolve and report unusual occurrences; and following standard work for greeting patients and providing excellent customer service; providing service recovery when appropriate and by following proper procedures. Demonstrates dedication to evidence-based medicine in daily duties by staying current on clinical initiatives and priorities; and identifying specific issues and bringing them to a pharmacist’s attention (such as high risk meds, glucose strips, preferred drugs).
• Administers the different medication formularies by following Kaiser Permanente policies, procedures and protocols. Maintains and utilizes current knowledge of basic drug information and medical terminology when performing duties.

Basic Qualifications

Experience: N/A

Education

• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program, or equivalent, in order to obtain Department of Health Pharmacy Technician Certification is required by date of hire/transfer.

License, Certification, Registration

• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington) required at hire

Additional Requirements

• Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
• Knowledge of Pharmacy law and its standards of practice.
• Skill in compounding extemporaneous entities.
• Ability to identify specified issues and bring to attention of pharmacist.
• Problem-solving skills to work with patients and other health care providers.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and have knowledge of most common uses for pharmaceuticals.
• May be required to travel to other Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) plus year of Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Two (2) plus years of IV experience.
• Two (2) plus years of warehouse experience.
• Ability to use available resources and tools efficiently and effectively.
• The ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations, identify drug names, and have knowledge of most common uses for pharmaceuticals.
• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.

Primary Location

Washington, Bellevue, Bellevue Medical Center

Work Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Variable
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Working Hours Start: 06:00 AM
Working Hours End: 04:30 PM
Job Schedule: Part-time
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Temporary
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: J07|UFCW|Local 3000
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Bellevue Medical Center - Clinical Pharm- Oncology - 1130

Pay Range

$29.2 - $44.87 / hour. Kaiser Permanente strives to offer a market competitive total rewards package and is committed to pay equity and transparency. The posted pay range is based on possible base salaries for the role and does not reflect the full value of our total rewards package. Actual base pay determined at offer will be based on labor market data, internal alignment, and a candidate’s years of relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

Travel

No

EEO Statement

On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital). Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente’s Authorized States policy. Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair, respectful, and inclusive workplaces. Applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic or status.