Pharmacy Technician I
About The Position
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I interacts with patients and health care providers to perform technical pharmaceutical tasks, including triaging medication-related communications and maintaining the electronic medical record. This per-diem role is based at the South Lake Union Campus. The schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, with periodic weekend and holiday shifts depending on clinical need.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Current Washington State pharmacy technician license.
- Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.
- Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally in person, by phone, and in writing.
- Familiarity with generic drug names and their basic indications.
- Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and process order entry accurately and efficiently.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Washington State Pharmacy Technician from an accredited technical institute.
- Retail pharmacy experience.
- Oncology knowledge.
- Experience with electronic medical records.
Responsibilities
- Prepare, package, and label medications accurately and efficiently.
- Process prescription orders online, including accurate billing.
- Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages related to medications.
- Interact courteously with professional and technical staff.
- Clean and restock pharmacy areas.
- Follow inventory control processes, perform cycle counts, and check expiration dates.
- Operate the CII safe accurately and follow controlled substance procedures.
- Refer clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgment to a pharmacist.
- Answer inquiries that do not require a pharmacist’s professional judgment.
- Assist in training pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
- Perform other pharmacy-related duties in accordance with Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission regulations.
- Follow Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as applicable state and federal laws.
Benefits
- Access to a retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
