DSHS OHBH Pharmacy Technician

Salary: $4,746.00 - $6,384.00 Monthly

Location :
King County
- Tukwila, WA

Job Type: Full Time
- Permanent

Job Number:

Department:
Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: BHHA

Opening Date: 10/14/2026

Closing Date: 10/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary Information:
The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

DSHS OHBH Pharmacy Technician 1

Do you take pride in getting the details right? Are you dependable, organized, and want your work to help people? As a Pharmacy Technician at , you'll make sure patients receive the medications they need-safely, accurately, and on time.

At Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health, we serve individuals working toward stabilization and future discharge into the community. You'll be part of a multidisciplinary team that includes pharmacy, psychiatry, nursing, rehabilitation, and more. In this position, you may come in contact with individuals who have behavioral, emotional, psychiatric, social, medical, and/or correctional problems. Together, we deliver person-centered care in a secure environment, using evidence-based practices to help patients manage their symptoms and regain stability.

As a Pharmacy Technician, your role is vital to our mission to partner with people to access support, care, and resources.

King County employees receive 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary and are eligible to receive a free ORCA card for transportation use. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

• Prepare and deliver medications to Pyxis Med stations in multiple units.
• Communicate with physicians and nursing staff regarding medication issues.
• Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and medication fill quantities.
• Restock and replenish medications and supplies in the pharmacy unit.
• Fill discharge and therapeutic leave prescriptions.
• Maintain medication inventory in the pharmacy units.
• Document all pharmacy activity according to policy and procedures.

Those with a valid Washington state Pharmacy Technician license and at least six months of pharmacy experience.

• Attention to detail
  - Precision is essential when preparing medications and reviewing orders.
• Communication
  - Clear, respectful communication is key when working with clinical teams.
• Technical skills
  - Familiarity with automated dispensing systems like Pyxis helps you work efficiently.
• Inventory management
  - You'll restock and organize supplies in a busy hospital setting.
• Composure
  - You'll work around patients who may be in crisis. Calm, steady behavior is a must as you may work with individuals who may exhibit inappropriate non-compliant and or aggressive behavior.
• Professionalism
  - Treating patients and coworkers with dignity and respect is core to our work.

The Department of Social and Health Services' vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency's vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.

Please contact or call the main Talent Acquisition line at  and reference job number 08410

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license.

Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression,…