Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center•Seattle, WA

13h•$31 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington. With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines, Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality. At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity, dignity and inherent value of each employee, patient, community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician I role interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including triaging medication-related communications and maintaining the electronic medical record. This role will work in the Pharmacy Call Center providing customer service related to prescription orders, handling inquiries, and ensuring patient satisfaction through effective communication and problem-sovling skills. This is a full time role working Monday thru Friday; 8:00 to 4:30 out of our South Lake Union Location.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Current Washington state pharmacy technician license
Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations
Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
Familiar with the generic names of drugs along with their basic indication
Ability to use pharmacy computer systems and order entry in an accurate and efficient manner

Nice To Haves

Certified as a Washington State Pharmacy Technician from an accredited technical institute
Experience in a retail pharmacy
Oncology knowledge
Experience with electronic medical records

Responsibilities

Prepares, packages and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
Online processing of prescription orders including billing appropriately and accurately
Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications.
Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner.
Cleaning and restocking pharmacy areas.
Follows inventory control processes performing cycle counts and checking outdates.
Accurately operates CII safe and follows all controlled substance procedures.
Direct clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment to a pharmacist.
Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgment.
Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, apprentices, and interns.
Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
Know and follow all Pharmacy Department and Fred Hutch policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal laws.