Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
University of Washington Medical Center•Seattle, WA
•$30 - $44•Onsite
About The Position
The UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is looking for an outstanding PHARMACY TECHNICIAN to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team! This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week on the evening shift. The role involves performing a variety of pharmaceutical tasks in the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies. Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, you will independently perform technical pharmaceutical functions such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products.
Requirements
- Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience
- State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification
- Pre-employment drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program
- Prior experience in a hospital Pharmacy
- Knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices
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 discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner.
- Following crediting of medications, return medications to the appropriate location.
- Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
- Ensure medications are in-date.
- Complete monthly outdate checking assignment.
- Perform unit inspections, documenting and communicating results.
- Maintain medication stock in procedure areas and clinics as assigned.
- Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
- Obtain patient’s medication list and transcribe list into medication reconciliation database.
- Perform the duties of a pharmacy assistant.
Benefits
- Benefits information available at https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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