WE are Valley. Shouldn't You Be, Too?

At Valley, we serve a critical role in helping maintain and improve the health of our community. We share common core values such as compassion, respect, trust and teamwork. And we have an honest passion for helping others, patients and staff alike. If this excites and motivates you, consider joining our team!

Become Part of Our Valley Family

When you join Valley, you join a remarkable and motivated team dedicated to caring for our community and each other. From the operating room to the board room and all of the departments and clinics in between, we are committed, capable and eager to share our expertise and passion for helping others. Title: Pharmacy Technician II Inpatient Job Overview: The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for supporting the pharmacists in their duties by providing technical assistance in accordance with department policies and procedures and Washington State law. He/she maintains close working communication with pharmacists and Pharmacy Operations Coordinator regarding the various department programs. He/she facilitates departmental and hospital programs being carried out in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. Role: See job description for Clinical Support Partner for generic job duties. Area of assignment: *Hospital Pharmacy *Hours of work: Variable to accommodate Pharmacy needs Responsible to: Pharmacy Operations Manager

PREREQUISITES:

1. High school diploma or GED.

2. Basic typing ability preferred (30 wpm).

3. Current licensure by the Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) as a Pharmacy Technician.

4. Nationally certified by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).

    

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous hospital experience with I.V. admixture, unit dose and computers preferred.

2. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion, with good public relations and proper patient management skills, and the ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships with fellow employees.

3. Good written and verbal communication skills.

4. Ability to communicate and work effectively with the physical and emotional demands of a diverse population.

5. Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information.

6. Ability to multitask and work efficiently in a dynamic work environment

7. Ability to work with Microsoft Office programs, Epic, Pyxis, and other pharmacy computer systems. Requires frequent use of data entry keying into the computer.

    

UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS. ENVIRONMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Capable of walking 1-2 miles per shift.

2. Requires the ability to perform fine motor movements in the preparation of parenteral admixtures, prepackaging and compounding.

3. Extensive data entry keyboarding into computer.

4. Requires the ability to wear protective equipment when preparing hazardous and non-hazardous medications.

    

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

A. Generic Job Functions: See Generic Job Description/or Clinical Support Partner

B. Unique Job Functions:

• Responsible for the provision of technical support of drug distribution services for all

hospital patients and selected outpatients.

Preparation of parenteral medications and solutions including hazardous drugs.

Fill medication floor stocks, intravenous solutions, and other medications by restocking Pyxis machines.

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