Ambulatory Pharmacy Tech - CommonSpirit Health

In 2020, united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience, Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care, including 11 hospitals and nearly 5,000 physicians and providers. Together, we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.

CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex, highly specialized care, our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the region’s most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.

While you’re busy impacting the healthcare industry, we’ll take care of you with benefits that may include health/dental/vision, FSA, matching retirement plans, paid vacation, adoption assistance, annual bonus eligibility, and more!

Job Summary

Performs a variety of tasks in support of the daily workflow of the ambulatory pharmacy department to include the appropriate distribution of drug therapy under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist and in compliance with State and Federal Laws and in accordance with FHS policies and procedures. Incumbents are accountable for 1) order entry, 2) preparation and dispersion of prescribed medications, 3) insurance billing 4) cashiering/customer service, 5) taking inventory/stocking and tracking medication and supply orders, and 5) performing routine clerical/administrative tasks.  Incumbents may oversee the operational dispensary.

Incumbents are also accountable for: maintaining a clean and safe environment; using appropriate aseptic technique; handling controlled substances appropriately; completing all educational modules; attending regular staff meetings; keeping abreast of departmental changes/current FHS policy and procedures and The Joint Commission requirements. 

Essential Duties:

• Receives and enters pharmaceutical orders in systems.
• Prepares and distributes medications in accordance with American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) guidelines.
• Maintains proper stock levels in assigned pharmacy locations.
• Performs insurance billing and administrative support functions.
• Contributes to the department’s safe and accurate operations.

Job Knowledge/Abilities:

• Knowledge of the standards, techniques and tools relating to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of the regulatory requirements applicable to pharmaceutical patient care.
• Knowledge of mathematical functions, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, basic algebra and calculations.
• Ability to mix oral powders and compounded drugs and to prepare intravenous admixture and other parental drugs.
• Ability to understand and use/apply I.V. admixture, automated distribution systems, outpatient services and decentralized pharmacy services. 
• Ability to read, understand and communicate in English sufficient to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required by the duties of the position.

Education/Work Experience Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician training program, and one year of hospital work experience or hospital rotation within an accredited training program that demonstrates attainment of the requisite job knowledge skills/abilities preferred.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current License as a Pharmacy Technician by the Washington State Board of Pharmacy.