Pharmacy Technician 1
About The Position
UWMC is looking for an outstanding Pharmacy Technician 1 to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team! We are looking for a detail-focused, caring, and thoughtful individual to provide excellent care to our patients. The Pharmacy Technician 1 performs a variety of pharmaceutical tasks in the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies. Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, our technicians independently perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, rewarding and diverse environment.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
- State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
- UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
Nice To Haves
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
- 6 months of pharmacy experience.
- Experience in a Hospital Pharmacy.
- Knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices preferred.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Prepare medications from a physician order or pharmacy-generated label in single-dose packaging, including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
- Load and refill PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
- Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics, and procedural areas. Return and credit discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner.
- Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
- Participate in monthly outdate and unit inspection program.
- Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
- Triage incoming phone calls to the pharmacy department.
- Interact with professional and technical staff as well as customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Assist in the training of pharmacy assistants, technicians, students, and interns.
- Adhere to UWMC Pharmacy Services and UW Medical Center policies and procedures.
Benefits
- For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
