Pharmacy Technician 2 - Distribution And Pharmacy Wholesaler (100% Fte, Rotating/Variable Shift)

Job Description

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 2 - DISTRIBUTION AND PHARMACY WHOLESALER (100% FTE, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFT)

Req #: 247138 Department: HARBORVIEW - PHARMACY Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 06/24/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $5000 - $7835 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Alternate Work Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. $4,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
The HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY DEPARTMENT is looking for an outstanding PHARMACY TECHNICIAN 2 - DISTRIBUTION AND PHARMACY WHOLESALER to join our Pharmacy Purchasing team!
WORK SCHEDULE
• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
• Work within the Pharmacy Purchasing Team on pharmaceutical purchasing and pharmacy wholesale distribution
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
• Order, receive, and deliver drugs and supplies from all vendors. Review invoice receipts and packing slips from all vendors.
• Prepare and pack shipments of medications to whole pharmacy customers.
• Process invoicing of pharmaceuticals to pharmacy customers
• Perform drug borrow/loan with other hospitals in the area. Create and maintain borrow/loan documentation.
• Maintain adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals for UW Medicine. Coordinate the movement of stock items when drugs are in short supply.
• Communicate shortages and backorders to staff as necessary.
• Provide Sunday and holiday purchasing coverage, working as the only purchasing personnel on duty.
Strong candidates will have working knowledge of pharmacy wholesaler purchasing systems and pharmacy or materials management information systems.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 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.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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