Pharmacy Technician: Precise Care & Fast Dispensing

St. Anthony Hospital; Gig Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications. You will fill unit-dose drugs, assist with exchanges to nursing units, and help maintain efficient operations in a patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ongoing learning, and teamwork to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients across the health system.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required upon hire.
• Pharmacy Technician WA license/registration required upon hire.
• Retail pharmacy experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications.
• Fill and distribute unit-dose drugs and support medication exchanges to nursing units.
• Maintain accurate, orderly pharmacy operations and assist with on-boarding of new technicians.
• Verity prescription information for accuracy and communicate potential issues to the pharmacist.
• Process prescriptions including packaging, reconstitution, compounding if applicable, and cashiering duties.
• Provide professional and courteous service to patients and staff, ensuring privacy and confidentiality.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license/registration (WA)

High School Diploma or GED (upon hire)

Job description

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications. You will fill unit-dose drugs, assist with exchanges to nursing units, and help maintain efficient operations in a patient-centered environment.

The role emphasizes accuracy, ongoing learning, and teamwork to ensure safe, high-quality care for patients across the health system.