Pharmacy Technician 2 Inpatient

Job Description

TheHarborview Pharmacy Departmentis looking for an outstandingis looking for an outstandingPharmacy Technician 2to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team!

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-Time / 40 hours per week

Rotating/Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Positions in this class are characterized by the performance of certain routine and repetitive functions and may engage in preparation and packaging of hazardous and non-hazardous medications and other pharmacy related functions.

• This position is distinguished by specialized technical pharmaceutical functions maintaining a specific area or function within the pharmacy and acting as a resource for medication distribution systems.

• All tasks assigned to this position are performed under the general supervision of a registered pharmacist.

RIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all duties of a Pharmacy Technician I.

• Tech checker certified to check medications filled by other pharmacy technicians via PIMS. Perform pre-check of bulk to unit dose medications and CNR items.

• Assist pharmacy staff with prioritization of assigned tasks.

• Assist with the development and implementation of workflow improvements.

• Proficiently perform all assigned vault procedures processing and documentation.

• Perform weekly controlled substance inventories in vault.

• Know and follow all IV room and HD/chemotherapy preparation policies and procedures including USP 797 and USP 800.

• Safe and timely preparation and delivery of intravenous HD/chemotherapy agents and non-HD preparations.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 OR equivalent education/experience

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the publicby advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.