Inpatient Pharmacy Tech

OverviewVirginia Mason Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits. We are a family of hospitals health care services and medical providers delivering compassionate care to people throughout South Puget Sound. We are part of Catholic Health Initiatives one of the largest not-for-profit health care systems in the country.ResponsibilitiesJob 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 and 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.QualificationsEducation/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.

Pay Range$25.13 - $37.94 /hourWe are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.