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Pharmacy Technician
PeaceHealth • Sedro Woolley, WA 98284 • Posted 30+ days ago
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In-person • Part-time • $24.96-$37.44/hr • Entry Level
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PeaceHealth is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a part-time, variable position working at United General Medical Center and Peace Island Medical Center. This role involves performing supportive clerical and technical tasks under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, including medication preparation, inventory management, and customer service. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, experience in hospital pharmacy or retail pharmacy, and proficiency in computer and keyboarding skills.
Responsibilities
- Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
- Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
- Inspect medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
- Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
- Package drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
- Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
- Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
- Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
- Data enters patient charges and credits.
- Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
- Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma Preferred or equivalent
- Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems (preferred)
- Retail pharmacy experience (considered)
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington upon hire
- Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications
- Good mathematical and analytical skills
- Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment
- Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists
Preferred
- Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program (Washington)
- For initial licensure, must show proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification exam (Washington)
About PeaceHealth
PeaceHealth is a non-profit health system offering a wide range of healthcare services, including primary care, specialty care, surgical services, and emergency care. Established in 1976, it operates medical centers, clinics, and laboratories in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, focusing on patient-centered care and clinical excellence. PeaceHealth has a strategic affiliation with Providence St. Joseph Health and is known for its commitment to improving healthcare delivery and access.
Full Job Description
**Description**
PeaceHealth is seeking a **Pharmacy Technician** for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Variable position. **This position works at United General Medical Center and Peace Island Medical Center.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.96 - $37.44. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Accuracy, reliability and excellent customer service skills are the cornerstone of the pharmacy technician expectations. May perform receiving and stores clerk functions.
**DETAILS OF POSITION:**
+ Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
+ Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
+ Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
+ Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
+ Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
+ Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
+ Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
+ Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
+ Data enters patient charges and credits.
+ Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
+ Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
**WHAT YOU BRING:**
+ High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
+ Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and
+ Required: Demonstrated customer service skills
+ Required Upon Hire: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington
+ Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
+ Good mathematical and analytical skills (Required)
+ Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills (Required)
+ Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment (Required)
+ Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists (Required)
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
HOME INFUSION
+ PYXIS duties, chemotherapy, unit dose and controlled substance functions do not apply.
+ For Enteral pumps: Enteral Technician will learn the fundamentals of the pumps used for enteral feeding in order to assist patients with the operation and troubleshooting of the devices when needed. Tools include peer to peer, manufacturer online study with the operational and service manual information for the Kangaroo, MedFusion and Infinity pumps and live on-site teaching when available. Pump knowledge will be verified and documented with the Annual Competency Review.
+ For IV infusion pumps, Pharmacy technician is only responsible for assisting in tracking and cleaning pumps per manufacturer guidelines.
**WASHINGTON:**
+ Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program.
+ For initial licensure, must show proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification exam.
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
+ Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.
+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp to perform precise procedures frequently.
+ Frequent reaching.
+ Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
+ Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 14 lbs. force.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
**PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.**
REQNUMBER: 85664
PeaceHealth is seeking a **Pharmacy Technician** for a Part Time, 0.60 FTE, Variable position. **This position works at United General Medical Center and Peace Island Medical Center.** The salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $24.96 - $37.44. The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.
Under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist, this position is responsible for performing supportive clerical and technical tasks to assist the pharmacist in providing pharmaceutical care. Accuracy, reliability and excellent customer service skills are the cornerstone of the pharmacy technician expectations. May perform receiving and stores clerk functions.
**DETAILS OF POSITION:**
+ Enter inpatient orders/prescriptions into the computer and prepare labels for medications to be checked by the pharmacist.
+ Answer telephones when appropriate and within legal guidelines and direct calls to appropriate personnel.
+ Inspects medications for outdates in patient care area Pyxis stations on a quarterly basis.
+ Prepares IVs, PCAs, Epidurals and labels all IV products. Prepares chemotherapeutic intravenous medications as requested.
+ Packages drugs into unit dose packaging and maintains packaging records.
+ Reconstitutes medication by adding a specific quantity of distilled water requiring no calculation.
+ Run fill lists and prepares medications for Cubies or Pyxis stations.
+ Delivers medications and IVs to patient care areas. Delivers controlled substances to patient care areas, takes controlled substance physical inventories and reconciles controlled substance inventory counts.
+ Data enters patient charges and credits.
+ Check in the order, processes invoices, credits and backorders. Restocks medication on the shelves as needed and, if needed, purchases medication from suppliers.
+ Maintain assigned work areas and equipment in clean and orderly condition.
**WHAT YOU BRING:**
+ High School Diploma Preferred: or equivalent
+ Preferred: Experience in hospital pharmacy utilizing unit dose, IV admixtures, and pharmacy computer systems. Retail pharmacy experience considered and
+ Required: Demonstrated customer service skills
+ Required Upon Hire: Certified Pharmacy Tech - Washington
+ Proficient computer and keyboarding skills including MS Office applications (Required)
+ Good mathematical and analytical skills (Required)
+ Strong customer service skills including excellent communication skills (Required)
+ Ability to plan, prioritize, and organize workflow in a dynamic and sometimes chaotic environment (Required)
+ Ability to take suggestions, corrections and directions from the pharmacists (Required)
**Department / Location Specific Notes**
HOME INFUSION
+ PYXIS duties, chemotherapy, unit dose and controlled substance functions do not apply.
+ For Enteral pumps: Enteral Technician will learn the fundamentals of the pumps used for enteral feeding in order to assist patients with the operation and troubleshooting of the devices when needed. Tools include peer to peer, manufacturer online study with the operational and service manual information for the Kangaroo, MedFusion and Infinity pumps and live on-site teaching when available. Pump knowledge will be verified and documented with the Annual Competency Review.
+ For IV infusion pumps, Pharmacy technician is only responsible for assisting in tracking and cleaning pumps per manufacturer guidelines.
**WASHINGTON:**
+ Graduation from, or completion of, a Pharmacy Commission-approved technician training program.
+ For initial licensure, must show proof of passing a board-approved national standardized Pharmacy Technician Certification exam.
**Working Conditions**
**Lifting**
+ Ability to move around area with occasional sitting.
+ Occasional squatting/ kneeling/ bending.
+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp to perform precise procedures frequently.
+ Frequent reaching.
+ Lift/Carry: Occasionally up to 30 lbs.
+ Push/Pull: Occasionally up to 14 lbs. force.
**Environmental Conditions**
+ Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals.
**Mental/Visual**
+ Vision and hearing required within normal limits (glasses, contacts, hearing aids permitted).
+ Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.
PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.
See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility (https://www.thecaregiver.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/PeaceHealth-Statement-of-Commitment-to-Diversity-and-Inclusion-vFINAL.pdf) .
For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.
**PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.**
REQNUMBER: 85664
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