Oncology Pharmacy Technician Peninsula at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center

OverviewFred Hutchinson Cancer Center is an independent nonprofit organization providing adult cancer treatment and groundbreaking research focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Based in Seattle Fred Hutch is the only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center in Washington.With a track record of global leadership in bone marrow transplantation HIV/AIDS prevention immunotherapy and COVID-19 vaccines Fred Hutch has earned a reputation as one of the worlds leading cancer infectious disease and biomedical research centers. Fred Hutch operates eight clinical care sites that provide medical oncology infusion radiation proton therapy and related services and network affiliations with hospitals in five states. Together our fully integrated research and clinical care teams seek to discover new cures to the worlds deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.At Fred Hutch we value collaboration compassion determination excellence innovation integrity and respect. Our mission is directly tied to the humanity dignity and inherent value of each employee patient community member and supporter. Our commitment to learning across our differences and similarities make us stronger. We seek employees who bring different and innovative ways of seeing the world and solving problems.Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist the Community Site Pharmacy Technician II interacts with health care providers to perform a variety of technical pharmaceutical tasks including preparing intravenous admixtures triaging medication-related communications and maintaining the electronic medical record.This is a per diem role with a variable schedule Monday thru Friday working 8 to 4:30. This role will primarily support our Peninsula Clinic but may include periodic shifts at our Overlake Evergreen and Northwest locations dependent on clinical need.ResponsibilitiesPrepare package and label medication in an accurate and efficient mannerCompounding of sterile intravenous admixtures including hazardous non-hazardous and Investigational Drug Service medicationsAssist in the training of pharmacy technicians apprentices and internsTriage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medicationsInteract with professional and technical staff in a courteous mannerCleaning and restocking sterile compounding areasInvestigational Drug Management:Additional training requirements include (training provided during onboarding): CITI/human subjects Aurora/Florence Vestigo Epic Willow AmbulatoryVestigo documentationLog into Vestigo program daily and complete any pharmacy tasks for their siteManage inventory of investigational product (IP) including independently ordering drug within scope of authority receiving organizing and monitoring the use of IP and following IDS destruction policy when applicableMaintain separate supplies of IP for trials that have this requirementMay be asked to serve as a delegate on research studyInventory/Purchasing:Responsible for ordering adequate drug for the site they work atMaintain adequate on-site drug inventory to meet patient needsPerform inventory outdates to check for any expired productsAssist site Pharmacist Lead with returning drugs that are no longer needed or expired (Inmar returns)Automated Dispensing Machine (ADM):Monitoring ADM when drug stock is out or running lowPreparing stock for pharmacist check restocking and completing documentation of ADM (i.e. Omnicell Pyxis)E-boxes/crash carts:Complete regular e-boxes/code cart checks to ensure adequate drug stock and no expired drugsPrepare restocking of e-boxes and crash carts as needed for pharmacist final check and then complete restockOther pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance CommissionOther duties as assignedQualificationsRequired:High school diploma or equivalent1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice programCurrent Washington state pharmacy technician certificationAbility to communicate verbally in person on the phone and in writing in a clear concise and professional mannerAbility to perform basic pharmaceutical calculationsAbility to use a mouse navigate computer programs enter data into computer systems accurately and efficientlyPreferred:Knowledge and experience compounding sterile intravenous admixturesKnowledge and experience working with hazardous medicationsKnowledge of and experience with electronic medical recordsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively as a member of a teamAs a condition of employment Fred Hutch conducts pre-employment drug testing for this pharmacy role. All offers of employment in the pharmacy department are conditional on the applicant successfully completing and passing a drug test in accordance with the Fred Hutch policy.The hourly pay range for this position is from $38.43 to $57.64 which includes the per diem differential and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.This is a per diem role with a variable schedule Monday thru Friday working 8 to 4:30. This role will primarily support our Peninsula Clinic but may include periodic shifts at our Overlake Evergreen and Northwest locations dependent on clinical need.This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship at this time.Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees access to a retirement savings plan an employee assistance program and paid sick leave (1 hour for every 30 hours worked).Additional InformationWe are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion creed ancestry national origin sex age disability (physical or mental) marital or veteran status genetic information sexual orientation gender identity political ideology or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance/and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process please send a request to Human Resources at or by calling .Required Experience:IC Key Skills Load & Unload,LTC Pharmacy,Typing,Inventory Control,Customer Service,Hospital Experience,Pharmacy Software,Communication skills,Math,Pharmacy Technician Experience,Order Entry,Compounding Medications Employment Type : Grant Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 38 - 57