Pharmacy Technician
The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for managing and maintaining inventory in the pharmacy warehouse, ensuring the safe storage and distribution of pharmaceutical products, and supporting pharmacy operations within King County Public Health Clinics. This role involves working closely with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and administrative staff to ensure timely and accurate delivery of medications and supplies while adhering to regulatory guidelines and public health standards.
Commitment To Equity and Social Justice
Named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., one of the most influential civil rights leaders in our nation's history, King County is a vibrant international community with residents that represent countries from around the world. It is a region with increasing diversity that cherishes the traditions of many cultures.
The county government has a deep commitment to equity and social justice and advancing practices, strategies, and policies that promote fairness, justice, and opportunity for all – in our workplaces and our communities. With this commitment, King County has adopted a pro-equity agenda to advance regional change and ensure that residents from all communities are incorporated into our emergency planning and public outreach efforts.
We recognize that structural racism consists of principles and practices that cause and justify an inequitable distribution of rights, opportunities, and experiences across racial groups. Since declaring Racism is a Public Health Crisis in June 2020, King County and Public Health committed to being intentionally anti-racist and accountable to Black, Indigenous and People of Color communities.
To learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and overtime eligible.
Work Location
Downtown Public Health Center Pharmacy at 2124 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98121.
• Warehouse and clinical pharmacy settings.• Occasional travel between King County Public Health locations may be required.
Requirements
- Pharmacy Warehouse Inventory Management: Receive, store, and manage pharmaceutical supplies, ensuring proper stock levels and minimizing waste.
- Order Fulfillment: Process medication and supply orders for King County Public Health Clinics and other contracted health care entities, ensuring timely and accurate distribution.
- Compliance & Safety: Maintain compliance with state and federal regulations, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of pharmaceuticals.
- Recordkeeping: Maintain accurate inventory records, track expiration dates, and conduct routine audits.
- Collaboration: Work closely with pharmacists and healthcare teams to ensure medication availability and resolve inventory issues.
- Quality Control: Inspect shipments for accuracy, damages, and compliance with safety protocols.
- Warehouse Maintenance: Organize and maintain a clean and efficient storage environment, following OSHA and public health guidelines.
- Re-package of bulk medications following all relevant federal, state, and Public Health rules and regulation including documentation.
- Work directly with the Public Health sites and external customers under the direction of the pharmacist to assure their needs are being met.
- Administrative Functions: process invoices and credits from all distributors and manufacturers and maintain records for Finance Departments. Update cost and pricing information for service sites and Epic billing team.
- Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other pharmacy duties in accordance with Department policies and procedures.
- Maintain knowledge on 340B pharmacy rules and regulations.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- Active WA State Pharmacy Technician License
- Experience in pharmacy, warehouse, or inventory management preferred.
- Knowledge of pharmaceutical storage and handling regulations.
- Knowledge of characteristics of drugs, toxicity, possible adverse reactions, and common dosing; knowledge of pharmaceutical nomenclature (including generic, chemical, and proprietary names of drug) and dosage forms.
- Knowledge and skill in order to perform computer data entry.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to lift and move packages (typically up to 50 lbs).
- Familiarity with inventory management software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced public health environment.
Desired Candidate:
- Prior 340B pharmacy experience
- Prior pharmacy warehouse experience
- Prior pharmacy experience for more than 5 years
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To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
Who May Apply
To qualified applicants
Application Process
The following items are required to be considered for this vacancy:
- NeoGov Job Application (The responses on your job application should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Supplemental Questions (The responses to the supplemental questions should be thorough and complete and will be used in the screening process)
- Resume
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the application. Cover letters and/or resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
Necessary Special Requirements
- The selection process may include evaluation of application materials and supplemental questions, interviewing, and testing. You must completely fill out the application with your relevant education and work experience.
- The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR ( if applicable).
- The selected candidate must be able to pass a thorough background investigation, but findings may not necessarily disqualify an applicant for employment. (and Pre-employment Physical, if applicable).
- For more information on our selection process, please refer to www.kingcounty.gov/depts/health/jobs/hiring. For tips on interviewing, please visit https://www.kingcounty.gov/~/media/audience/employees/learning-and-development/Interview_Tips.ashx?la=en.
- Employees are required to protect the privacy and security of protected health information as defined in State and Federal Law.
- Public Health relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
- Employees are required to adhere to OSHA/WISHA guidelines including but not limited to completing their mandatory trainings on time and obtaining required immunizations.
- Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all Public Health positions.
- When Public Health responds to an emergency, and in accordance with relevant CBA language and/or KC policy and procedures, we may assign duties outside your regular job description. This may involve responding at any time, including nights and weekends, with possible deployment to locations other than the department.
- If you need a disability accommodation in the application or testing process, please call the contact number listed on the job announcement.
Union Membership
ProTec 17
Contact
For more information about the application process please contact Alexis Owens at Alowens@kingcounty.gov
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