Pharmacy Technician - Transitional Care

PeaceHealth•Vancouver, WA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician – Transitional Care supports patients as they move from hospital to home, helping ensure they can understand and access the medications they need after discharge. Working under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, the technician provides safe, timely, and accurate medication support while coordinating with pharmacists, nurses, providers, care managers, clinic teams, patients, and other healthcare staff. The role combines technical pharmacy work with patient communication and support across care settings.

Requirements

Washington State Certified Pharmacy Technician credential upon hire.
Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program.
Proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification examination for initial licensure.
Demonstrated customer service and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.
Experience with unit dose medication distribution, IV admixture preparation, and pharmacy computer systems.
Retail pharmacy experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Support patients and healthcare teams with medication-related questions and coordination needs.
Enter medication orders and prescriptions into pharmacy systems for pharmacist review.
Prepare medication labels and assist with prescription processing.
Answer and route pharmacy-related phone calls to appropriate team members.
Prepare compounded medications, IV products, and other pharmacy preparations as permitted by state and organizational guidelines.
Package and organize medications for distribution and administration.
Deliver medications and pharmacy supplies to patient care areas.
Assist with controlled substance inventory management and documentation.
Process medication charges, credits, invoices, returns, and backorders.
Maintain medication inventories and stock pharmacy shelves.
Inspect medication storage areas and automated dispensing cabinets for expired medications.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy environment.
Support pharmacists and transitional care teams in ensuring patients have access to medications after discharge.