Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient

Job Description

The
Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department is looking for an outstanding is looking for an outstanding
Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team!

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week
• Rotating/Variable Shift

• 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.

• Work in the IV room and compound IV medications in accordance with USP 797 standards.
• 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 Manager.
• Package patient specific medications in single-unit packages.
• Perform bulk compounding of medication, under the supervision of a Pharmacist.
• Triage clinical inquiries requiring a pharmacist's professional judgement.
• Answer inquiries not requiring a pharmacist's professional judgement.
• Fill medications for automated dispensing cabinet refills for the entire hospital
• Handle, dispense and deliver hazardous drugs in accordance with USP 800 standards.
• Know and follow all Pharmacy Department policies and procedures.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience

State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification

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

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.

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.

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

$28.85 hourly

$45.14 hourly

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Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

This is a regular position

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SEIU 1199NW HMC Pharmacy Technician

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