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Description
DSHS BHA Pharmacy Technician 1
Apply to join our team at Eastern State Hospital!
Join a highly respected pharmacy team committed to helping people with behavioral health issues at Eastern State Hospital as a permanent Pharmacy Technician. Here is your opportunity to use your pharmacy skills to be part of a robust and compassionate team that promotes recovery principles and develops therapeutic relationships with our staff and patients.
In this role, you will take charge of key pharmacy operations, including preparing, packaging, and distributing medications across the hospital. Beyond that, you'll have the opportunity to cultivate a meaningful career, grow professionally, and contribute to our mission of partnering with people to access support, care, and resources.
Schedule: 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday
Some of what you'll do
- Perform Pyxis Medstation replenishment
- Communicate with physicians and nursing staff regarding medication issues
- Accurately perform pharmaceutical calculations and medication fill quantities
- Restock and replenish medications and supplies in the pharmacy unit
- Fill discharge and therapeutic leave prescriptions
- Maintain medication inventory in the pharmacy units
- High School Graduate
- Those with a valid Washington state Pharmacy Technician license
Experience with Pyxis ES
Six months of hospital pharmacy experience
Additional Information
Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.
Questions? Email Morgan Daggi or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference 02251.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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