Pharmacy Technician Supervisor - Infusion

Fred Hutch; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 80,476 - 120,681; Full time

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle seeks a Pharmacy Technician Supervisor to design, develop, and implement workflows for the pharmacy operations area. The role manages daily operations, reports to leadership, and ensures compliance with SOPs, regulations and quality standards.

Full‑time at the South Lake Union Campus, with some evenings and weekends as needed. The role oversees hiring, scheduling, evaluations, and staff development, while coordinating across pharmacy teams and

Qualifications

• Five years of pharmacy practice experience, including at least three years supervising in a health‑system pharmacy setting.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Ability to provide clear direction and feedback to team members.
• Independent problem‑solving skills with available resources.
• Professional communication with other health‑care professionals.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day pharmacy workflows.
• Proactively design, improve and operationalize workflows.
• Appropriately delegate projects and responsibilities to the Lead Pharmacy Technician or other technicians.
• Assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with operational issues requiring coordination across pharmacy teams.
• Coordinate and run daily huddles, staff and project workgroup meetings with pharmacy team members.
• Contact outside departments for issue resolution related to pharmacy processes.
• Review patient safety events.
• Participate in organizational and departmental process improvement initiatives and provide leadership for the team.
• Develop and/or maintain policies and procedures.
• Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Skills

Pharmacy practice

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory knowledge

Confidentiality

Interprofessional skills

Education

High School Diploma 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 operates eight clinical‑care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services. The organization values collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect.

Position Summary

The Pharmacy Technician Supervisor designs, develops and implements workflows for the pharmacy operations area. The role reports directly to pharmacy leadership and manages the daily operations of the pharmacy team, ensuring compliance with standard operating procedures, regulations and quality standards. The position is full time, based at the South Lake Union Campus, and weekdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend shifts as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day pharmacy workflows.
• Proactively design, improve and operationalize workflows.
• Appropriately delegate projects and responsibilities to the Lead Pharmacy Technician or other technicians.
• Assist the Pharmacy Operations Manager with operational issues requiring coordination across pharmacy teams.
• Coordinate and run daily huddles, staff and project workgroup meetings with pharmacy team members.
• Contact outside departments for issue resolution related to pharmacy processes.
• Review patient safety events.
• Participate in organizational and departmental process improvement initiatives and provide leadership for the team.
• Develop and/or maintain policies and procedures.
• Perform additional projects and tasks as assigned.

Team Management

• Manage the hiring and recruitment process for pharmacy personnel as applicable to the department.
• Ensure appropriate scheduling and staffing levels, including compliance with leave policies.
• Verify accuracy of timesheets and other administrative records.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback as needed.
• Oversee pharmacy staff development, new‑employee orientation, ongoing competency evaluation, and training on national quality assurance standards and regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Five years of pharmacy practice experience, including at least three years supervising in a health‑system pharmacy setting.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician License.
• Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for all organizational levels.
• Ability to provide clear direction and feedback to team members.
• Independent problem‑solving skills with available resources.
• Professional communication with other health‑care professionals.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality standards.

Pre‑Employment Drug Screening

All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test in accordance with Fred Hutch policy.

Compensation and Work Hours

The annual base salary range is $80,476.00 to $120,681.00, based on experience and qualifications. The role is full time at the South Lake Union Campus, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend shifts as required.

Benefits

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, 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) and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is 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, marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology or membership in any other legally protected class. Priority referrals are sought for protected veterans. If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 206‑667‑4700.

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.