Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy

Providence Swedish Medical Center; Centralia (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Centralia Hospital is seeking a skilled Pharmacy Technician to handle unit dose, IV and chemotherapy medications for nursing units and ancillary departments. You will ensure safe, accurate dispensing and timely delivery in a high-demand hospital environment.

The role requires WA-certified Pharmacy Technician with minimum 3 years’ experience, including IV admixture and aseptic technique, plus strong prioritization and stress-management skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Level A by WA State Board or equivalent education/experience.
• Upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• 3 years Pharmacy experience with IV admixture/aseptic technique.
• Experience in seven areas of Pharmacy technician practice including Pharmacy Practices, ADM management, Controlled Drugs, Training & Competency, Tech Check Tech, Outpatient Pharmacy (MAP processing & POS), Medication Supply Management, National PTA, Triage, medication reconciliation or Receiving/packaging.
• Experience with telephone call prioritization and with stressful/urgent situations.

Responsibilities

• Fill and dispense unit dose, IV and chemotherapeutic medications from the pharmacy to nursing units and other departments.
• Ensure prompt, safe and accurate delivery of medications.
• Support a culture of patient-focused, whole-person care within Providence Centralia Hospital.

Skills

Pharmacy technician

IV admixture

Aseptic technique

Phone prioritization

Stressful situations

Medication reconciliation

Education

Pharmacy Technician Level A (WA State) certification

WA Pharmacy Technician License

Job description

Description

Performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose, IV and chemotherapeutic medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt, safe and accurate manner.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued - they're invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Pharmacy Technician Level A program certified by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy or equivalent education/experience.
• Upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• 3 years Pharmacy experience working at least the equivalent of 0.5 FTE or greater with IV admixture/aseptic technique skills.
• Experience in at least seven areas of Pharmacy technician practice:
• OR Pharmacy Practices,
• Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM) Management & Troubleshooting,
• Controlled Drug Management,
• Training & Competency Validations,
• Tech Check Tech Certification,
• Outpatient Pharmacy Practice (including Map prescription processing and POS),
• Medication Supply Management,
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification,
• Triage Technician Functions & Problem Solving Skills,
• Medication reconciliation skills, or
• Receiving/packaging practice.
• Experience with telephone call prioritization.
• Experience with stressful/urgent need situation.

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of "Know me, care for me, ease my way." Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we'll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

About the Team

Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.

Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.

Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.

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Requsition ID: 460660
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Variable
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3033 PHARMACY WA PCH CENTRALIA MAIN 1ST FLOOR PHARMACY AREA
Address: WA Centralia 914 S Scheuber Rd
Work Location: Centralia Hospital-Centralia
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $26.06 - $43.12
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.