Pharmacy Technician I

Pharmacy Technician I

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation's largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $32.23 - $47.19 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be vital in managing the technical duties in the pharmacy to allow the pharmacist to pursue the clinical areas of pharmacy practice and ensure that optimal patient care is provided. This multifaceted role ensures the efficient, accurate, and safe handling of medications across various inpatient and technical functions within our health system.

Every day, you will meticulously perform a range of essential tasks, including servicing automated dispensing cabinets, ensuring accurate inventory and functionality. You will be responsible for pre-packing medications and delivering medications to nursing units, maintaining timely and safe distribution. A key responsibility will be preparing non-sterile medications, including hazardous drugs, adhering strictly to safety protocols and compounding guidelines.

To excel in this role, you must possess exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to maintaining rigorous safety and quality standards. You should proactively contribute to an efficient workflow, demonstrate excellent communication, and continuously strive to enhance patient care through diligent and accurate technical support.

Job Requirements

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Registered Pharmacy Tech in the state in which the employee work
• Good communication skills, initiative, and attention to detail, flexibility, and cooperation
• Accurately obtaining, labeling, and re-packaging medications as needed
• Accurately filling and distributing medications through first fill, cart fill and/or automated drug systems
• Completing inspections of medication rooms for regulatory compliance
• Accurately maintaining expiration dates and appropriately out-dating inventory
• Operating pharmacy automation and medication computer software and hardware, optimizing safety and efficiency
• Applying knowledge of generic/trade name medications and different dosage formulations (i.e. ER,XR,SR)
• Applying knowledge of medications and their preparation requirements and limitations (i.e. high risk, do not tube, hazardous, etc.)
• Accurately processing patient medication orders and billing adjustments as required
• Performing specialized Narcotic Distribution
• Operating AutoPacker to repackage oral and topical prepackage doses, ensuring Federal repackaging guidelines
• Accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations
• Managing time effectively
• Properly disposing of medications according to state and federal law
• Reporting medication errors appropriately
• Managing patient home medication acquisition and dispensing per hospital policy
• Maintaining secure access of pharmacy areas (use of panic button, magnetic lock, doorbell, keypad access)
• Accurately performs pharmaceutical calculations on injectable medications with a narrow therapeutic index
• Must have training in applicable EHR, pharmacy automation, and computer applications

Where You'll Work

Virginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state - CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.

Total Rewards

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.

CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here [PDF].