Fred 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 world’s 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 world’s deadliest diseases and make life beyond cancer a reality.
At Fred Hutch we value collaboration, compassion, determination, excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. These values are grounded in and expressed through the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. 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. Fred Hutch is in pursuit of becoming an anti-racist organization. We are committed to ensuring that all candidates hired share our commitment to diversity, anti-racism and inclusion.
Working under the immediate supervision of a pharmacist, the 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.
In addition to the tasks required of a Pharmacy Technician II listed in the job description, the community site pharmacy technicians have additional training requirements and responsibilities that are different from other Technician II staff. These include but are not limited to: investigational drug service tasks, purchasing, inventory management and automatic dispensing machine stocking.
This role is is anticipated to be a .6 FTE.
Responsibilities Prepare, 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 areasOther pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance CommissionOther duties as assignedInvestigational Drug Management: Additional training requirements include (training provided during onboarding): CITI/human subjects, Aurora/Florence, Vestigo, Epic Willow Ambulatory Vestigo documentation Log 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 drugs Prepare restocking of e-boxes and crash carts as needed for pharmacist final check and then complete restock QualificationsRequired:
High school diploma or equivalentCompletion of an approved pharmacy technician training programWA State Pharmacy Technician Certification1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice programAbility 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 team
A statement describing your commitment and contributions toward greater diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism in your career or that will be made through your work at Fred Hutch is requested of all finalists.
The hourly pay range for this position is from $32.77 to $49.14 and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.
This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical/vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (12-22 days per year), paid sick leave (12-25 days per year), paid holidays (13 days per year), paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks), and partially paid sabbatical leave (up to 6 months). Paid time off is prorated for part-time positions.
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