Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

The UW Medical Center - Northwest Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join us in our Center for Behavioral Health and Learning building.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week

• Evening Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Perform a variety of pharmaceutical tasks under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist

• Engage in accurate and timely medication procurement, preparation and dispensing

• Promote appropriate, safe, and effective medication use

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurate and timely medication procurement, preparation and dispensing

• Restock drug storage areas and refill automated drug dispensing devices in all hospital areas

• Packaging of medications into single unit doses and preparation of patient-specific doses as needed

• Triage incoming phone calls and clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist’s professional judgement within the Pharmacy Department

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of an accredited/approved pharmacy technician training program.

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 and background check.

ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST

UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses:
Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center–Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring Northwest Outpatient Medical Center and Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.

Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.

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 publicby 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.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$27.46 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$42.98 hourly

Other Compensation:

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus Night Shift Premium - $2.50/hour;
Evening Shift Premium - $1.75/hour;
Weekend Shift Premium - $2.50/hour

Benefits:

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Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

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