Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

This position is for a Central Fill pharmacy located in Everett, WA, supplying patient-level prescriptions for a large retail national chain. The ideal candidate will be able to accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in a high-volume automated refill setting. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician prepares, packages, and distributes medications in a fast-paced production environment. The role requires maintaining a continuous, consistent workflow to meet daily production goals and the ability to work productively either independently or as part of a team with acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks. There is no patient interaction, answering of phones, or dealing with insurance companies.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules.
• Read computer-generated screens to find indicated merchandise on labeled shelves, verify size and strength.
• Perform basic mathematical reasoning to either count or calculate the appropriate number of units needed to fill prescriptions.
• Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to full capacity, opening large quantities of bottles and cases of the product.
• Use handheld scanner unit to scan barcodes of the product, entering expiration and lot information into computer applications.
• Maintain high levels of focus to avoid cross-contamination and perform quality assurance checks for expired and/or damaged products.
• Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions following special requirements for handling and packing.
• Assist with packing and shipping of prescriptions.
• Understand and abide by federal and state HIPAA laws as well as pharmacy standard procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Complete weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Inventory Manager, which includes auditing cell inventory and counting products at primary and secondary bin locations.
• Assist with research and identification of root causes of discrepancies as needed.
• Demonstrate problem resolution skills by recognizing, addressing, and escalating issues to management.

Essential Skills

• Pharmacy Technician License
• National Certificate through PTCB or ExCPT

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong attendance
• Motivated to learn new tasks
• Willing to look for things to do if your station is slow
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
• Punctuality
• Demonstrating a willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic healthcare environment

Work Environment

The work environment is a closed-door pharmacy with no patient interaction or dealing with insurance data.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lynnwood,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 17, 2025.

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Salary : $26 - $30