Pharmacy Technician III - Investigational Drug Services

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

2d•Onsite

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. The Pharmacy Technician III operational functions of pharmacy technicians as required for the specific role. The pharmacy technician III independently performs a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions which may include compounding medications, preparing prescriptions, performing order entry, ordering medications, prior authorization of patient specific therapies, and internal auditing. This position will work with stakeholders inside and outside of the pharmacy department to complete crucial and complex tasks relating to patient care, financial and billing practices, or regulatory compliance. Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician III is a IDS pharmacy position which interacts with patients, research coordinators, research managers, sponsors, and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including preparing intravenous admixtures, process and fill prescriptions, maintain the electronic medical record, maintain accurate drug accountability, deliver medications to nursing areas and patients, assists in maintaining pharmacy stock and ensures no expired medications are in the IDS pharmacy by following the inventory control process. This is a Full-Time role working Monday thru Friday at our South Lake Union campus.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification
2 years pharmacy technician experience
Proficient in Microsoft suite
Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently
Accurate and aseptic IV admixture
Familiar with the sponsor-given names, generic names of drugs along with their basic indication

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
Knowledge of computers, and pharmacy technology and automation systems
Knowledge of the health care environment and electronic medical records
Data Analytics and/or Excel

Responsibilities

Performs complex and unique duties within the pharmacy department
Interpret, evaluate, and summarize information and datasets of varying sizes
Communicate effectively and professionally with stakeholder inside and outside of pharmacy department
Develop and maintain internal (within Fred Hutch) and external relationships (such as vendors, payors, distributors)
Work independently and within teams to complete tasks
Documentation information or results in clear and concise ways
Generate and present reports of tasks to Pharmacy Operations Manager or Director of Pharmacy
Prepare, package and label medication in an accurate and efficient manner
Charging and billing functions
Operate CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures
Filling and documentation of Pyxis
Monitor stock for expiration dates, removes outdated medications, and completes documentation.
Conducts physical counts of IP and resolves any discrepancies
Manage inventory for IP, including independently ordering IP, within scope of authority, receiving, organizing, and monitoring the use of IP, communicating with sponsors and following IDS destruction policy when applicable
Delivery of patient specific medications to CTU, infusion, or other areas of the clinic
Perform internal audits of IP dispensing records and helps resolve discrepancies
Assist in identifying problems and suggest improvements
Assist in implementation of quality initiatives and improvements
Provide education to other staff for protocol-specific processes
Maintain separate supplies of returned IP from patients for trials that have this requirement
Assist and participates in team and departmental planning with other pharmacy staff
Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission