Inpatient Pharmacy Tech

In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the pharmacy to include the appropriate distribution of medications in compliance with state and federal laws and in accordance with FHS policies and procedures. Under the supervision of a pharmacist technicians are accountable for:

1) preparing and dispensing prescribed medications for patients

2) performing compounding of medications

3) assisting in managing inventory

4) performing charging and crediting functions for medications associated with drug distribution processes

5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.

Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current FHS policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program and one year of hospital work experience or hospital rotation within an accredited training program that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

Current license as a Pharmacy Technician by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.
Possession of a current Washington State Driver’s license required only for those staff with an “off site refill” assignment.