Pharmacy Technician - Olympia

Kaiser Permanente; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Kaiser Permanente in Olympia, WA, is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support daily workflow and ensure timely distribution of medications in accordance with policies and laws.

The role involves processing prescriptions, refills, inventory, patient interactions, and collaboration with pharmacists to optimize patient care. Washington State certification is required at hire, with a typical 40-hour work week and Day shift.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program.
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington) required at hire.
• Strong communication, math and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily workflow: typing prescriptions, processing refills, data entry.
• Prepare, label, and dispense medications; stock shelves and manage inventory.
• Ensure patient safety and deliver excellent customer service during dispensing.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and prescribers for refill authorizations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Pharmaceutical calculations

Pharmacy law knowledge

Customer service

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program

Pharmacy Technician Certification (Washington)

Job description

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.

• Performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy including: 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 non-professional 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 patients 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 pharmacists 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.

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

• Performs functions that support the daily workflow of the pharmacy including: 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 non-professional 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 patients 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 pharmacists 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.

Experience

Basic Qualifications

• 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.

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, Olympia, Olympia Medical Center

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Shift

Day

Workdays

Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat

Working Hours Start

07:45 AM

Working Hours End

07:30 PM

Job Schedule

Full-time

Job Type

Standard

Worker Location

Onsite

Employee Status

Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation

J07|UFCW|Local 3000

Job Level

Individual Contributor

Department

Olympia Medical Center - O/P Pharmacy 1st Floor-A/Main - 1130

Pay Range

$26 - $39.02 / 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

Yes, 10 % of the Time

Work Setting

Onsite

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.