Pharmacy Technician - Outpatient at Roosevelt

Job Description

The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician 2 - Outpatient at Roosevelt.

• Part‑Time / 20 hours per week
• Day Shift

• Assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and perform assigned tasks.
• All activities of Pharmacy Technicians are performed under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist.
• Additionally, the person in this role will perform specialized, technical pharmacy tasks within the medical clinics and outpatient pharmacy areas and act as a liaison to clinic personnel and maintain a controlled substance area.
• The Pharmacy Technician 2 will engage in the preparation of sterile and non‑sterile medications and other pharmacy‑related functions.

• Perform certified order entry of medication orders into the ambulatory pharmacy computer system.
• Online processing and filling of prescriptions.
• Assist patients with new prescriptions and refills.
• Determine payment method, assist patients with alternate sources of payment, and perform charging/billing functions.
• Compound and prepare medications from a physician order, which may include compounded sterile and non‑sterile products and investigational drugs under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Maintain controlled substance documentation and complete assigned out‑date checking and unit inspections.
• Troubleshoot technical questions related to specialized area and direct clinical inquiries requiring a Pharmacist’s professional judgment.
• Accurately maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies. Coordinate the movement of stock items when drugs are in short supply.
• Train pharmacy assistants, technicians, students, and interns on specialized job duties as assigned.

• Six (6) months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 or equivalent education/experience.
• State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.

State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug‑free workplace. We require a pre‑employment drug screen.

• Pay Range Minimum: $31.86 hourly
• Pay Range Maximum: $46.98 hourly
• Benefits:
  For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
• Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular?:
  This is a regular position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 50.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206‑543‑6450 or dso.

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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