PHARMACY TECHNICIAN - OUTPATIENT (PER DIEM, ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS) - University of Washington

Req #: 233037 Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST - PHARMACY Posting Date: 04/30/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $26.66 - $41.72 per hour Shift: Alternate Work Shift The **UW MEDICAL CENTER - NORTHWEST OUTPATIENT PHARMACY** has an outstanding opportunity for a **PER DIEM PHARMACY TECHNICIAN (ROTATING/VARIABLE SHIFTS).** The Pharmacy Technician will assist the Pharmacist in professional activities and perform assigned tasks. All activities of Pharmacy Technicians are performed under the direct supervision of a registered Pharmacist. Additionally, the person in this role may engage in preparation and packaging of medications and other pharmacy-related functions. This position provides opportunities to work in an area that promotes a place where healing, science, and learning come together, the opportunity to network with other practitioners in different specialties and to continuously learn about new cutting-edge therapies. **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:** - Perform certified order entry of medication orders into the ambulatory pharmacy computer system. - Fill prescriptions. - Assist with online processing of prescription orders. - Assist patients with new prescriptions and refills. - Assist in preparation of compound pharmaceuticals under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist. Competitive candidates will be able to effectively triage and communicate with patients, have the ability to perform computer entry of prescriptions and charge/credit data, and perform bulk compounding of pharmaceuticals from a formula under the supervision of a Pharmacist. Inherent to success in this position are organizational skills and use of professional judgment. Additionally, the ability to fill medication orders accurately, assist customers in filling prescriptions and assisting with online orders and accurately maintain inventory of pharmaceuticals and supplies is desired. **REQUIREMENTS:** Completion of an accredited/approved pharmacy technician training program. **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 and background check._** **ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-NORTHWEST** UW Medical Center is an acute care hospital located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in six specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Northwest campus offers emergency and inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and therapeutic care. It is located in north Seattle on a beautiful, easy-to-access 44-acre campus that includes the neighboring **Northwest Outpatient Medical Center** and **Specialty Care Meridian Pavilion.** **Teamwork. Community. Opportunity.** Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's 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 29,000 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.