Job Description
Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient experience required) Full time Day Shift
JOB OVERVIEW: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and Washington State Law. He/she maintains close working communication with pharmacists and pharmacy coordinators and manager regarding the various department programs. He/she facilitates departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Hospital Pharmacy
HOURS OF WORK: Full Time Day shift.
RESPONSIBLE TO: Pharmacy Operations Manager
PREREQUISITES: High school graduate or equivalent required
Basic typing ability, 30 wpm preferred.
Current license by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) as a Pharmacy Technician
QUALIFICATIONS:
Hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose, automated dispensing cabinets, and computers preferred.Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills, and the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees
Good written and verbal communication skills
Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, Pyxis, and other pharmacy computer systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS. ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Capable of walking at least 5 miles per shift
Requires the ability to perform extensive fine motor movements in the preparation of parenteral admixtures, prepackaging and compounding
Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer
Requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment when preparing hazardous and non-hazardous medications
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/or Clinical Support Partner
B. Unique Job Functions: Responsible for the provision of technical support of drug distribution services for all hospital patients and selected outpatients
Preparation of parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs
Fill medication floor stocks, intravenous solutions, and other medications by restocking Pyxis machines
Completes assigned competency assessments. Completes unit and pharmacy-area inspections, including removing outdated medications from inventory and ensuring security of medication storage areas
Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of current medications
Responsible for deliveries of medications throughout the hospital and outlying areas
Responsible for ensuing medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies are restocked and rotated by the end of each shift in the areas worked
Provides assistance to nurses and other patient care staff on issues regarding pharmacy services
Completes additional responsibilities/projects when assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists
Apply online at to job number 2020-0205 effective May 6th.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $29.25 - $45.98 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 403(b)
* Dental insurance
* Free parking
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Prescription drug insurance
* Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
* Acute care
* Inpatient
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Hospital: 1 year (Required)
Shift availability:
* Day Shift (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Renton, WA 98055 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Renton, WA 98055: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation, Shift work, Day shift,