University of Washington

Pharmacy Technician 2

University of Washington$64K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6 months experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 or equivalent education/experience
  • Certification as a Pharmacy Technician in the State of Washington

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine duties of a Pharmacy Technician 1
  • Prepare medications from physician orders, including compounded sterile products
  • Accurately execute pharmaceutical calculations
  • Prepare sterile products and hazardous medications using aseptic techniques
  • Troubleshoot specialized technical questions and serve as a resource to the healthcare team
  • Maintain quality assurance documentation for specialized tasks
  • Participate in monthly inspections of pharmaceutical inventory

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare coverage
  • Generous retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and holiday leave
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Access to wellness programs and resources
Full Job Description

Job Description

TheUW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Departmentis looking for an outstandingPharmacy Technician 2to join our Inpatient Pharmacy team!

WORK SCHEDULE

  • Full-Time / 40-hours per week

  • Day shift


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

  • Perform specialized, technical pharmaceutical tasks such as maintaining a controlled substance area and/or automated medication distribution system, and area-specific specialized technical tasks such as hazardous drug preparation

  • This position provides opportunities to work in a fast paced, challenging, rewarding and diverse environment


PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Perform the duties of a Pharmacy Technician 1

  • Prepare medications from a physician order which may include compounded sterile products, hazardous medications and extemporaneously prepared doses

  • Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations

  • Prepare sterile products and chemotherapy hazardous medications using appropriate aseptic technique according to USP 797 guidelines

  • Troubleshoot technical questions related to specialized area. Serve as a resource to nursing, pharmacy and medical staff for policies and procedures

  • Maintain all quality assurance documentation required for specialized duties

  • Participate in monthly outdate and unit inspection program


REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Six (6) 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.


Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$31.23 hourly

Pay Range Maximum:

$46.06 hourly

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

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