Description

Pharmacy Technician - Retail Pharmacy at Swedish First Hill *$2,500 Hiring Bonus*

$2,500 hiring bonus for eligible external hires that meet required qualifications and conditions for payment.

This position is responsible for supporting the practice of pharmacy, performing delegated tasks, and performing drug distribution, compounding, record keeping, and clerical activities under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Applicants that meet qualifications will receive a text message with some additional questions from our partner Modern Hire.

• Assists the pharmacist by performing the following medication history activities, with the goal of compiling an accurate and complete medication list prior to hospital admission:

• Collection and clarification of the home medication list through patient or caregiver interview, information gathered from electronic sources, community pharmacies and primary care provider.

• Verification of allergy information.

• Entry of the home medication list into the electronic health record (EHR), as well as updating the patient’s preferred community pharmacy information in the EHR.

• Work in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced environment and integrate the medication reconciliation service with other services being provided.

• Documentation in the EHR and communication of relevant information associated with home medications in the EHR and/or verbally to the pharmacist.

• Communicating concisely and effectively with patients, families, pharmacists, and other health care providers related to patient home medication histories.

• Responds to patient and provider inquiries.

• Performs in person and telephone reception duties in a professional manner consistent with the core values of the organization.

• Triages questions and consults appropriately to the Pharmacist.

• Completes all competence/skills assessment requirements.

• Perform additional pharmacy technician job duties as assigned, such as billing, automated drug dispensing device (ADDD) audits, and restocking of the emergency room ADDD.

Required qualifications:

• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program

• Current license to practice as a pharmacy technician in the State of Washington

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve.a

About the First Hill Campus

The 697-bed tertiary-care center on the Swedish/First Hill campus is the flagship of the Swedish health-care system. Swedish/First Hill has one of the most active and advanced birthing programs in Washington state and houses a Level III neonatal intensive-care unit. More surgeries are performed each year at Swedish/First Hill than at any other facility in the region; volumes include more total joint replacements than any other medical center in the state.

We offer a full comprehensive range of benefits — see our website for details — https://caregiver.ehr.com

About Providence

At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.

The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.

Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Requsition ID: 139528
Company: Swedish Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Full time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3901 SFH ORTHO PHARMACY
Address: WA Seattle 747 Broadway
Pay Range: $24.02 - $36.33
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Check out our benefits page for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Swedish Health Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Providence does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.