Valley Medical Center

Level I - Pharmacy Technician - $28-44 per hour

Location

Yelm, WA, 98597

Job Type

Other

Date Posted

11 April 2025

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Valley Medical Center is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Level I for a job in Renton, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty: Pharmacy Technician
Discipline: Allied Health Professional
Duration: Ongoing
Employment Type: Staff

Job Description: VALLEY MEDICAL CENTERJob DescriptionPharmacy DepartmentThe position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization. TITLE: Clinical Support Partner - Pharmacy Technician I (Inpatient) JOB OVERVIEW:The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policy and Washington State Law. He/she maintains close working communication with pharmacists and pharmacy coordinators and manager regarding the various department programs. He/she facilitates departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. ROLE: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Hospital Pharmacy HOURS OF WORK: Variable to accommodate pharmacy needs RESPONSIBLE TO: Pharmacy Operations Manager PREREQUISITES;

High school graduate or equivalent required.

Basic typing ability, 30 wpm preferred.

Current license by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose, automated dispensing cabinets, and computers preferred.

Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills, and the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.

Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, Pyxis, and other pharmacy computer systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS. ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

Capable of walking at least 5 miles per shift.

Requires the ability to perform extensive fine motor movements in the preparation of parenteral admixtures, prepackaging and compounding.

Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer.

Requires the ability to wear personal protective equipment when preparing hazardous and non-hazardous medications.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/or Clinical Support Partner B. Unique Job Functions:

Responsible for the provision of technical support of drug distribution services for all hospital patients and selected outpatients.

Preparation of parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs.

Fill medication floor stocks, intravenous solutions, and other medications by restocking Pyxis machines.

Completes assigned competency assessments.

Completes unit and pharmacy-area inspections, including removing outdated medications from inventory and ensuring security of medication storage areas.

Responsible for maintaining basic knowledge of current medications.

Responsible for deliveries of medications throughout the hospital and outlying areas.

Responsible for ensuing medications, intravenous solutions, and supplies are restocked and rotated by the end of each shift in the areas worked.

Provides assistance to nurses and other patient care staff on issues regarding pharmacy services.

Completes additional responsibilities/projects when assigned by manager, coordinators, or pharmacists.

UW Medicine Valley Medical Center Job ID #. Posted job title: Pharmacy Technician I Inpatient - Evening Shift

About Valley Medical Center

At Valley Medical Center, we witness the extraordinary power of life in every facet of our work. It’s a humbling and inspiring experience that continually reinforces our purpose: caring for people. Situated south of downtown Seattle, Valley Medical Center has been a cornerstone of Renton since its early beginnings in 1911. As the largest nonprofit healthcare provider between Seattle and Tacoma, we extend beyond the hospital walls, operating a network of over forty primary care, urgent care, and specialty clinics throughout South King County.

Valley plays a pivotal role in preserving and enhancing the health of our community. United by core values of compassion, respect, trust, and teamwork, we share a genuine passion for helping others, both patients and colleagues. By joining Valley, you become part of a remarkable and dedicated team committed to caring for our community and one another. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!

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