Overview

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 position would be based at the Fred Hutch Peninsula location in Poulsbo, WA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, package, and label medication in an accurate and efficient manner
• Compounding of sterile intravenous admixtures including hazardous, non-hazardous, and Investigational Drug Service medications
• Assist in the training of pharmacy technicians, technicians in training, and interns
• Triage incoming phone calls and electronic messages relating to medications
• Interact with professional and technical staff in a courteous manner
• Cleaning and restocking sterile compounding areas
• Other pharmacy related duties in accordance with regulations under Washington State Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission
• Other duties as assigned
• Investigational 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 site
  • Manage 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 applicable
  • Maintain separate supplies of IP for trials that have this requirement
  • May be asked to serve as a delegate on research study
• Inventory/Purchasing:
  • Responsible for ordering adequate drug for the site they work at
  • Maintain adequate on-site drug inventory to meet patient needs
  • Perform inventory outdates to check for any expired products
  • Assist 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 low
  • Preparing 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

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training program
• WA State Pharmacy Technician Certification
• 1 year pharmacy technician experience or completion of Fred Hutch pharmacy apprentice program
• Ability to communicate verbally in person, on the phone, and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner
• Ability to perform basic pharmaceutical calculations
• Ability to use a mouse, navigate computer programs, enter data into computer systems accurately and efficiently

Preferred:

• Knowledge and experience compounding sterile intravenous admixtures
• Knowledge and experience working with hazardous medications
• Knowledge of and experience with electronic medical records
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability 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 $37.46 to $54.87, which includes the per diem differential, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications.

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).

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