PHARMACY TECHNICIAN

University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA

6d•$58,836 - $92,064

About The Position

The Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department is looking for an outstanding is looking for an outstanding Pharmacy Technician – Medication Reconciliation to join our Pharmacy team! WORK SCHEDULE Full Time Rotating/Variable Shift POSITION HIGHLIGHTS Assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and assigned tasks including engaging in producing and recording an accurate patient medication list and other pharmacy related functions All activities are performed under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist

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.

Responsibilities

Obtain accurate home medication lists from admitted patients primarily through in person patient interviews in the Emergency Room (ER) and inpatient rooms, insurance claims and pharmacy phone calls.
Accurately electronically transcribe home medication lists into the electronic health record.
Escalate identified patient medication list concerns to pharmacist when needed.
Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgement.
Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, students, and interns.
Participate in monthly outdate and unit inspection program.
Perform related duties as assigned.