Retail Pharmacy Technician
About Us
Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 138 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.
Our Mission
As CommonSpirit Health, we make the healing presence of God known in our world by improving the health of the people we serve, especially those who are vulnerable, while we advance social justice for all. To learn more about a calling that defines and unites, please click here for more information about our mission, vision, and values.
The posted compensation range of $27.65 - $42.95 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.
As a Pharmacy Tech, you will be a vital specialist, directly enabling the safe and efficient delivery of life-critical medications, ensuring our patients receive the right treatment to heal.
Every day, you will expertly assist pharmacists in preparing and dispensing medications, meticulously filling and distributing unit-dose drugs, and facilitating seamless medication exchanges to nursing units.
To excel in this role, you will combine a keen eye for detail, a thirst for continuous learning, and a proactive, patient-focused approach, consistently striving to deliver exceptional care through precision and dedication.
- Contributes to the department’s safe and accurate operations by prioritizing and organizing daily work for optimal operations of pharmacy.
- Participates in the on-boarding of new technicians.
- Answers telephones, screens phone calls/orders.
- Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, receives and enters prescriptions into the pharmacy management system.
- Verifies information on prescriptions for accuracy and provides notification to pharmacists for possible errors and drug/allergy contraindications.
- Identifies possible medication/prescription errors. Discusses error(s) with pharmacist on staff and PIC. Documents error in system-utilized error reporting tool.
- Conducts prescription order processing to include packaging, reconstituting, and compounding/flavoring (if applicable).
- Distributes medication to the patient/customer and collects payment; performs cashiering duties.
- As the front line to all retail pharmacy customers, must present a professional, helpful, pleasant demeanor, showing respect in all patient/customer, coworker, and health care professional interactions.
- Captures information and charges for purposes of billing third party payers; reconciles billing and administration records. Will contact provider office if medication is not covered or prior authorization is needed
- Complies with federal state laws pertaining to pharmacy, including differing counseling requirements by state, HIPAA procedures and policies, etc
- Operates and maintains automated dispensing devices and may problem solve for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy.
- Effective time management skills are critical to reprioritize work.
- Must demonstrate initiative and be willing to work as a cohesive member of a team.
- Performs administrative support functions for pharmacy operations, including filing.
- Will ensure confidentiality of patient and other hospital information.
- Tracks medication and supply orders and stocks and assists in keeping inventory at acceptable levels for patient care
Job Requirements
Required
- High School Graduate, upon hire or
- High School GED or equivalent, upon hire and
- Pharmacy Technician: WA, upon hire
Preferred
- One year of retail pharmacy experience or equivalent
Where You'll Work
Virginia Mason Franciscan Health has a rich history of providing exceptional healthcare, dating back to 1891. Building upon a legacy of compassionate care and innovation, our organization has evolved over the years through strategic partnerships and integrations to expand our reach and services across the Puget Sound area.
Today, as Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, we remain deeply committed to healing the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – in the communities we serve. This commitment is strengthened by the diverse expertise and shared values brought together through our growth.
Our dedicated providers offer a full spectrum of health care services, from routine wellness to complex disease management, all grounded in rigorous research and education. Our comprehensive network of 10 hospitals and nearly 300 care sites strategically located across the greater Puget Sound region reflects our ongoing commitment to accessibility and comprehensive care.
We are proud of our pioneering medical advances and numerous awards and accreditations that reflect our dedication to excellence. When you join Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, you become part of a team that delivers top-quality, professional healthcare in modern, well-equipped facilities, and contributes to a legacy of service built on collaboration and shared purpose.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
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Equal Opportunity
CommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please click here.
CommonSpirit Health™ will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c). External hires must pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.