Pharmacy Technician

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

7d • $29 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy Department is hiring a Pharmacy Technician. Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, the technician performs pharmaceutical tasks, supports accurate and timely medication procurement, preparation, and dispensing, and promotes appropriate, safe, and effective medication use. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, on the evening shift, at UW Medical Center–Northwest in Seattle. It is a regular position with a 50% FTE. The pay range is $28.85 to $45.14 per hour.

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital with Montlake and Northwest campuses. The Northwest campus provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. UW Medicine is a health system that includes a medical school and research center and works to improve public health through medical knowledge, patient care, and professional education.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved pharmacy technician training program.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.

Responsibilities

• Procure, prepare, and dispense medications accurately and in a timely manner.
• Restock drug storage areas and refill automated drug dispensing devices throughout hospital areas.
• Package medications into single unit doses and prepare patient-specific doses as needed.
• Triage incoming phone calls and clinical inquiries that require a pharmacist’s professional judgment within the Pharmacy Department.
• Perform pharmaceutical tasks under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist.
• Promote appropriate, safe, and effective medication use.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed