Pharmacy Technician I
Pharmacy Technician I
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Job Description
Overview
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award-winning health systems in Washington state CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18000 staff and nearly 5000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region. While youre busy impacting the healthcare industry well take care of you with benefits that include health/dental/vision FSA matching retirement plans paid vacation adoption assistanceannual bonus eligibilityand more!
Responsibilities
Inpatient Setting
Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist may engage in the Practice of Pharmacy as outlined in Ancillary Utilization Plans (AUPs) in any Virginia Mason location for which they have received training.
This position provides technical support under the direct supervision of a registered pharmacist which includes: servicing automated dispensing cabinets pre-packing medications delivering medications to nursing units preparing non-sterile medications including hazardous drugs triaging telephone calls and faxes and managing the technical duties in the pharmacy to allow the pharmacist to pursue the clinical areas of pharmacy practice and ensure that optimal patient care is provided.
Virginia Mason Medical Center was recognized among the Best Hospitals in Washington state by U.S. News & World Report. Located in Seattle WA Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.
You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care reducing errors and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.
As a part of our organization we currently offer the following additional benefits:
- Competitive starting wages (DOE) and training to grow within the company
- Paid holidays vacation and sick time
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance plans
- Flexible health spending accounts: DCFSA and FSA
- Health Savings Account - (HSA) for use with the high deductible health plan
- Short and long term disability programs
- Employer paid life insurance
- 401a and 403b retirement programs
- Tuition Assistance for career growth and development
- Bright Horizons programs for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family
- Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft
We deliver inspired people to do meaningful work.
Qualifications
We require:
- A high school diploma or GED
- A Washington State Pharmacy Technician License is required for this position
- A working knowledge of hospital pharmacy operations and technologies such as automated dispensing cabinets is preferred but newly licensed technicians will be considered
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to effectively solve problems
- The ability to use a computer
- The ability to attend to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Must also possess National Certification (CPhT) or become nationally certified within 90 days of hire.
Just as Virginia Mason is dedicated to improving the lives of our patients and our community we are equally dedicated to your professional and personal success. With a wide range of perks that includes comprehensive compensation and benefits continuing education and support and the opportunity to live in one of the most livable cities in the country you will find that an opportunity with Team Medicine is one worth taking.
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Unclear
