Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient (100% Fte, Evening Shifts)

Job Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - INPATIENT (100% FTE, EVENING SHIFTS)

Req #: 239968 Department: HARBORVIEW - PHARMACY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 11/14/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4,760 - $7,449 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Evening Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is looking for an outstanding PHARMACY TECHNICIAN to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team.
This position is expected to last one year.
WORK SCHEDULE
• 40 hours per week
• Evening shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and assigned tasks including preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy-related functions
• All activities are performed under the general supervision of a registered Pharmacist
Strong candidates will have knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices preferred, and good communication and organizational skills.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Fill medications from Pyxis refill sheets for the entire hospital.
• Deliver medications to nursing units and other areas of the hospital.
• Package medications in single-unit packages.
• Restock shelves in the unit dose fill and front counter areas.
• Complete monthly outdate check and cleaning as assigned by Supervisor.
• Fill Ward Stock Requisition sheets for Nursing Units.
• Package patient-specific medications in single-unit packages.
• Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, perform bulk compounding of pharmaceuticals from a formula.
• Perform computer entry of prescriptions and charge/credit data.
• Work in the IV room and compound IV medications in accordance with USP 797 standards.
• Handle and prepare hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 standards.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT
State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

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