Pharmacy Assistant
About The Position
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 has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Assistant role interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including processing refills, return to stocks, and performing point of sale activities. This position has the potential for advancement into our Pharmacy Technician Training program which they would become eligible to start in Fall 2027 and be a licensed pharmacy technician by Spring 2028. This is a full time role working Monday thru Friday; 8:30 to 5 at our South Lake Union Campus.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- State of Washington Pharmacy Assistant License
- Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise, and professional manner.
- Ability to use pharmacy point of sale systems in an accurate and efficient manner.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in a pharmacy setting
Responsibilities
- Provide good customer service to patients by being attentive and quick to respond at the pharmacy window and follows through on problems.
- Dispense prescriptions via point of sale to patients, appropriately referring those that require counseling to a pharmacist for dispensing.
- Process credit cards, handle cash and check payments.
- Complete return to stock of prescriptions.
- Assist patients with online processing of prescription refills including billing appropriately and accurately.
- Triage incoming phone calls relating to medications.
- Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
- Clean and restock pharmacy areas.
- Follow inventory control processes for expiration dates and remove outdates.
- Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to a pharmacist.
- Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
- Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
- Complete other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
- Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, 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), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
