Medication History Technician / Pharmacy Technician (7 Days On/7 Days Off - Day Shift)
About The Position
The Medication History Technician / Pharmacy Technician interviews patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication history and documents that information in the electronic health record. The technician works with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units, and assists with other pharmacy activities as needed. The position is part-time, day shift, 0.875 FTE (70 hours per pay period), with 10-hour shifts on a 7-days-on/7-days-off schedule. The posting describes two qualification pathways: Pharmacy Technician and Certified Pharmacy Technician. Both require a high school diploma or GED, completion of a Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission-approved technician training program, and Washington State PQAC licensure. The certified pathway additionally requires current CPhT certification. Duties take place in a pharmacy and office environment and may include physical activity and exposure to chemicals and hazardous agents.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission-approved pharmacy technician training program.
- Licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission.
- For the Certified Pharmacy Technician pathway, current Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification.
- Good communication and interview skills.
- Comfort working with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals in a busy emergency department environment.
- Good knowledge of common medication names, doses, and frequencies.
- Ability to efficiently navigate and update electronic health records.
- For sterile-product compounding, USP 797 and clean room training are required.
- Ability to perform duties involving standing, lifting, walking, and mobility, and potential exposure to corrosives, poisonous or hazardous agents, soaps, cleaning agents, detergents, and chemicals.
Nice To Haves
- Retail pharmacy experience is highly recommended but not required.
- Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred for the Pharmacy Technician pathway.
- One year of hospital pharmacy experience is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician pathway.
- Sterile and non-sterile compounding training is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician pathway.
- Prior use of automated dispensing systems is recommended for the Certified Pharmacy Technician pathway.
Responsibilities
- Interview patients, family members, or caregivers to gather current medication history.
- Work with pharmacists, nurses, and physicians in the emergency department and nursing units.
- Document medication history information in the electronic health record.
- Assist with other pharmacy activities as needed.
Benefits
- Medical insurance premiums as low as $0 per month.
- Many Overlake services covered at 100%.
- Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per year.
- Retirement plan matching starting at 5% and increasing to 7% after five years, with immediate vesting.
- Pre-tax and Roth after-tax retirement savings plans.
- Expanded Employee Assistance Program.
- Caregiver support program for childcare, eldercare, and other needs.
- Free parking and Orca transit passes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
