Inpatient Associate Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technician

Providence • Spokane, WA

54d • Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for multiple openings of Associate Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician and Senior Pharmacy Technician at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's Hospital in Spokane, WA. We are hiring for Full-Time, Part-Time, and Supplemental or Per Diem opportunities. This is a combined posting for Pharmacy Technician and Associate Pharmacy Technician. The requirements of each role are listed below under each associated title. Consideration for each role will be based on qualifications. If you meet the minimum qualifications for any of these positions, we encourage you to apply. Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's 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. The Associate Pharmacy Technician performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt accurate manner. Fill/dispense oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system. The Pharmacy Technician assists professional pharmacy staff by performing routine duties associated with medication preparation and distribution, inventory and preparation of sterile products. The Senior Pharmacy Technician performs duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt accurate manner. Fill/dispense oral and IV medications, triaging patient orders and maintaining the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS). Has advanced knowledge and skills in two or more specialty areas in the pharmacy.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Washington Pharmacy Technician License upon hire
• Minimum of 2 years (> 4160 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system and PTCB certification
• 3 years (> 6240 hours) of hospital pharmacy if technician does not have PTCB certification

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from a Pharmacy Technician program approved by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy
• Work experience in a retail pharmacy setting
• Coursework/Training: Decentralized hospital pharmacy
• Professional affiliations
• Hospital pharmacy experience
• Broad hospital work experience
• Graduation from a Pharmacy Tech program approved by the WA State Board of Pharmacy
• Specialty certification (e.g., ACPE approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable by role and state
• Advanced PTCB certificate (e.g., compounded sterile products, advanced certified pharmacy technician, medication history certificate, controlled substances)
• Experience with Automated Dispensing Machines (ADMs) and electronic health records (EHR)

Responsibilities

• Perform duties relating to the filling and dispensing of unit dose and stock medications from the pharmacy to the nursing units and other ancillary departments in a prompt accurate manner.
• Fill/dispense oral and IV medications.
• Triage patient orders.
• Maintain the integrity of the automated dispensing system (ADS).
• Assist professional pharmacy staff by performing routine duties associated with medication preparation and distribution, inventory and preparation of sterile products.
• Has advanced knowledge and skills in two or more specialty areas in the pharmacy.

Benefits

• Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED