Pharmacy Technician 2 – Purchasing Float

Job Description

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible new part-time and full-time employees joining UW Medicine

The Harborview Medical Center Pharmacy Department is looking for an outstanding Pharmacy Technician 2 – Purchasing Float to join our Pharmacy Purchasing team

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time / 40 hours per week

• Rotating/Variable Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Work within the Pharmacy Purchasing Team on pharmaceutical purchasing

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Order, receive and deliver drugs and supplies from all vendors. Review invoice receipts and packing slips from all vendors.

• Order, receive and maintain inventory level of unit dose items from commercial re-packagers

• Process orders sent to Pharmacy Purchasing from clinics and departments

• Order material supplies and IV solutions from Workday

• Perform drug borrow/loan with other hospitals in the area. Create and maintain borrow/loan documentation.

• Maintains adequate inventory of pharmaceuticals for UW Medicine. Coordinate the movement of stock items when drugs are in short supply

• Provide Saturday purchasing coverage, working as the only purchasing personnel on duty

• Perform the duties of a Purchasing Pharmacy Technician I

• Travel and work at multiple pharmacy sites as needed by the schedule

Strong candidates will have three (3) years of Pharmacy purchasing or equivalent experience.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Six months of experience as a Pharmacy Technician 1 OR equivalent education/experience.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT State of Washington Pharmacy Technician certification.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.  It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.  It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.  

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$60,000.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$94,020.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$4,000 Sign-On Bonus
Night Shift Premium - $2.75/hour; Evening Shift Premium - $2.00/hour; Weekend Shift Premium - $2.50/hour

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU 1199NW HMC Pharmacy Technician

About the UW 

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.  

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. 

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or  

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. 

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