Pharmacy Technician 1 (Temporary)

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Rubenstein Memorial Health Center Pharmacy on the University of Washington Seattle Campus is seeking a temporary Pharmacy Technician 1 to join its pharmacy team. The University of Washington School of Pharmacy is nationally ranked and is committed to educating future leaders in pharmacy, pharmaceutical research, and health care, while promoting safe, rational, and cost-effective use of medicines.

The role primarily performs pharmacy technician duties, including prescription entry and filling, assisting patients with prescriptions and refills, processing orders, handling payments, and completing charging and billing tasks. The position also supports pharmacy operations by triaging calls, receiving and stocking medications, assisting with staff and student training, and directing clinical inquiries requiring professional judgment to a pharmacist. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Washington State Pharmacy Technician certification.
• A valid Washington State license to practice pharmacy or eligibility to obtain the license before employment.
• Persons must be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law, unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Nice To Haves

• Six months of pharmacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter prescriptions into the ambulatory pharmacy computer system.
• Fill prescriptions.
• Triage incoming phone calls to the pharmacy department.
• Assist with online processing of prescription orders.
• Assist patients with new prescriptions and prescription refills.
• Determine appropriate payment methods for prescription transactions.
• Interact with professional and technical staff and customers in a friendly, professional, and courteous manner.
• Perform charging and billing functions.
• Assist in training pharmacy assistants, pharmacy technicians, students, and interns.
• Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to the appropriate pharmacist.
• Receive medications delivered to the pharmacy and stock inventory appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The job posting directs applicants to the University of Washington benefits information page for temporary, per-diem, and less-than-half-time positions.
• Opportunities for professional growth.
• A diverse and intellectually exciting work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed