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Pharmacy Technician - Inpatient
The UW Medical Center-Montlake Pharmacy Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Pharmacy Technician to join our Inpatient Pharmacy Team.
Work Schedule
Full-Time / 40 hours per week
Day Shift
Position Highlights
Perform a variety of pharmaceutical tasks in the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies
Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, independently perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products
Primary Job Responsibilities
Prepare medications from a physician order or pharmacy generated label in single dose packaging including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
Load and refill PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics and procedural areas. Return discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner. Following crediting of medications, return medications to the appropriate location.
Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
Ensure medications are in-date. Complete monthly outdate checking assignment. Perform unit inspections, documenting and communicating results. Maintain medication stock in procedure areas and clinics as assigned.
Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
Obtain patient’s medication list and transcribe list into medication reconciliation database.
Perform the duties of a pharmacy assistant.
Required Position Qualifications
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
Graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Prior experience in a hospital Pharmacy.
Knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices is a plus.
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 UW Medical Center-Montlake UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is nationally ranked in seven specialties and prides itself on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $61,752.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $91,104.00 annual
Other Compensation: $4,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Benefits:
Benefits information
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular: Regular position
FTE: 100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
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Work Schedule
Full-Time / 40 hours per week
Day Shift
Position Highlights
Perform a variety of pharmaceutical tasks in the central inpatient or satellite pharmacies
Under the general supervision and control of a licensed pharmacist, independently perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical functions such as compounding medications, filling medication orders, and preparing compounded sterile products
Primary Job Responsibilities
Prepare medications from a physician order or pharmacy generated label in single dose packaging including compounded sterile products and extemporaneously prepared doses.
Load and refill PYXIS automated dispensing cabinets.
Deliver medications to nursing units, clinics and procedural areas. Return discontinued medications from the units back to the pharmacy in a timely manner. Following crediting of medications, return medications to the appropriate location.
Package medications into single-unit packages and perform bulk packaging of medications including batch preparation of compounded sterile products.
Ensure medications are in-date. Complete monthly outdate checking assignment. Perform unit inspections, documenting and communicating results. Maintain medication stock in procedure areas and clinics as assigned.
Perform routine computer functions including charge/credits and label generation.
Obtain patient’s medication list and transcribe list into medication reconciliation database.
Perform the duties of a pharmacy assistant.
Required Position Qualifications
Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Assistant OR equivalent education/experience.
Graduated from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program.
Prior experience in a hospital Pharmacy.
Knowledge and experience with sterile intravenous admixture practices is a plus.
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 UW Medical Center-Montlake UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. It is nationally ranked in seven specialties and prides itself on compassionate patient care and pioneering medical advances.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum: $61,752.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $91,104.00 annual
Other Compensation: $4,000 Sign‑On Bonus
Benefits:
Benefits information
Shift: First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular: Regular position
FTE: 100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech
Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
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.
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