Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician I Job ID 32041 Type Regular Per-Diem Location US-WA-Seattle Category Allied Health Overview 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 is a per-diem role that will work out of our South Lake Union Campus. This role will primarily be Monday thru Friday but will include periodic weekend and Holiday shifts dependent on clinical need. 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. Qualifications Required: 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 Preferred: Certified as a Washington State Pharmacy Technician from an accredited technical institute Experience in a retail pharmacy Oncology knowledge Experience with electronic medical records Pre Employment Drug Screening: As a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy. The hourly pay range for this position is from $36.84 to $52.47, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. Although Fred Hutch is not sponsoring most H-1B visas at this time, candidates who already hold an H-1B sponsored by another organization and are currently in the U.S. may be eligible for this position. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked). Additional Information We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. 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