Pyxis Pharmacy Tech I — Patient-Focused & Fast-Paced

careers-fhcrc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental benefits

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Onsite health clinic

Job summary

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle's South Lake Union campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacists by preparing, labeling and processing medications, and assisting in clinic operations.

This full-time role Monday through Friday includes triaging medication questions, managing Pyxis stations, inventory control, and training interns; a Washington license and EMR experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician license.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
• Clear verbal/written communication in a professional manner.
• Familiar with generic drug names and indications.
• Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and order entry accurately.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, packages and labels medication accurately and efficiently.
• Online processing of prescription orders including billing.
• Triage incoming calls and electronic messages related to medications.
• Interact with professional and technical staff courteously.
• Clean and restock pharmacy areas.
• Follow inventory control processes including cycle counts and checking expiries.
• Operate CII safe and follow controlled substance procedures.
• Direct clinical inquiries to a pharmacist and provide non-Clinical responses.
• Assist in training pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
• Provide medications for clinic floor stock locations and coordinate Pyxis refills.
• Replenish emergency boxes and carts as needed.
• Participate in flu clinic campaigns and vaccine restocking.

Skills

Pharmaceutical calculations

EMR experience

Pharmacy software

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Drug knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

WA State Pharmacy Technician license

WA State Pharmacy Technician certification (preferred)

Tools

Pyxis Medstations

EMR software

Job description

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center in Seattle's South Lake Union campus is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to support pharmacists by preparing, labeling and processing medications, and assisting in clinic operations.

This full-time role Monday through Friday includes triaging medication questions, managing Pyxis stations, inventory control, and training interns; a Washington license and EMR experience are preferred.