Pharmacy Technician

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy Department is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to perform pharmaceutical tasks under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist. The position supports accurate and timely medication procurement, preparation, and dispensing, and promotes appropriate, safe, and effective medication use.

This is a regular, part-time position at 20 hours per week (50% FTE) on the evening shift. The role is based at UW Medical Center - Northwest, an acute care hospital campus in north Seattle that provides emergency, inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, and therapeutic care.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved pharmacy technician training program.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
• Applicants must disclose whether they are the subject of substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current and past employment, as required by Washington state law.

Responsibilities

• Procure, prepare, and dispense medications accurately and promptly.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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