Oncology Pharmacy Technician Peninsula

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.

With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. 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 to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.

At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.

Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist the Community Site Pharmacy Technician II interacts with health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including preparing intravenous admixtures triaging medication-related communications and maintaining the electronic medical record.

This is a per diem role with a variable schedule Monday thru Friday working 8 to 4:30. This role will primarily support our Peninsula Clinic but may include periodic shifts at our Overlake Evergreen and Northwest locations dependent on clinical need.

• Prepare package and label medication in an accurate and efficient manner
• Compounding of sterile intravenous admixtures including hazardous non-hazardous and Investigational Drug Service medications
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians apprentices and interns
• Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner
• Cleaning and restocking sterile compounding areas
• Investigational Drug Management:
  • Additional training requirements include (training provided during onboarding): CITI/human subjects Aurora/Florence Vestigo Epic Willow Ambulatory
  • Vestigo documentation
  • Log into Vestigo program daily and complete any pharmacy tasks for their site
  • Manage inventory of investigational product (IP) including independently ordering drug within scope of authority receiving organizing and monitoring the use of IP and following IDS destruction policy when applicable
  • Maintain separate supplies of IP for trials that have this requirement
  • May be asked to serve as a delegate on research study
• Inventory/Purchasing:
  • Responsible for ordering adequate drug for the site they work at
  • Maintain adequate on-site drug inventory to meet patient needs
  • Perform inventory outdates to check for any expired products
  • Assist site Pharmacist Lead with returning drugs that are no longer needed or expired (Inmar returns)
• Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM):
  • Monitoring ADM when drug stock is out or running low
  • Preparing stock for pharmacist check restocking and completing documentation of ADM (i.e. Omnicell Pyxis)
• E-boxes/crash carts:
  • Complete regular e-boxes/code cart checks to ensure adequate drug stock and no expired drugs
  • Prepare restocking of e-boxes and crash carts as needed for pharmacist final check and then complete restock
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice program
• Current Washington state pharmacy technician certification
• Ability to communicate verbally in person on the phone and in writing in a clear concise and professional manner
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse navigate computer programs enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience compounding sterile intravenous admixtures
• Knowledge and experience working with hazardous medications
• Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team

As a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy.

The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.43 to $57.64 which includes the per diem differential and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

This is a per diem role with a variable schedule Monday thru Friday working 8 to 4:30. This role will primarily support our Peninsula Clinic but may include periodic shifts at our Overlake Evergreen and Northwest locations dependent on clinical need.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.

Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan an employee assistance program and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).