Pharmacy Technician I/II - NW Hospital - Hiring Immediately

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent, nonprofit, unified adult cancer care and research center that is clinically integrated with UW Medicine, a world leader in clinical care, research and learning. The first National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in the Pacific Northwest, Fred Hutch's global leadership in bone marrow transplantation, HIV/AIDS prevention, immunotherapy, and COVID-19 vaccines has confirmed our reputation as one of the world's leading cancer, infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Based in Seattle, Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology, infusion, radiation, proton therapy, and related services, and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together, our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures for the world's deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch, we believe that the innovation, collaboration, and rigor that result from diversity and inclusion are critical to our mission of eliminating cancer and related diseases. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an antiracist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, antiracism, and inclusion.

Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician II interacts with patients and health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including preparing intravenous admixtures, processing and filling prescriptions, maintaining the electronic medical record, delivering medications to nursing areas and assisting in maintaining pharmacy stock and ensuring no expired medications are in the clinic by following the inventory control process.

IV admixing
• Prepares, packages, and labels medication in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Follow all controlled substance procedures
• Filling and documentation of pyxis, emergency/code boxes and code trays
• Monitors stock for expiration dates and removes outdates
• Delivery of patient specific medications to infusion or other areas of the clinic such as Pyxis
• Maintain sterility and cleanliness of IV rooms and pharmacy area
• Place drug orders and help in maintaining adequate drug inventory
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washing State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission

Required:

• High School diploma; completion of Pharmacy Technician program
• WA State Pharmacy Technician Certification
• 1 year experience
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Accurate and aseptic IV admixture preparation
• Able to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently
• Familiarity with the generic names of drugs along with the basic indication

Preferred:

• Ability to operate a Point of Sale system
• Knowledge of and experience with Electronic Medical Records

SCCA has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy, and there are no exceptions for any employee who is patient-facing and/or requires access to SCCA facilities.

Exceptions exist only for employees whose positions are fully remote, with no required access to campus. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees requiring access to campus must provide proof of vaccination before their first day of employment.

A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.