Pharmacy Tech Trainee - Auburn Medical Center

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MultiCare is offering an opportunity to be trained as a Pharmacy Technician. Under the direct supervision of the Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the day-to-day operations, from handling medications to maintaining patient records.

MultiCare's Pharmacy Technician Training Program will provide the student with experience in retail pharmacy, hospital pharmacy, as well as specialty areas within pharmacy.

The program is broken up into two parts: didactic and experiential. The didactic portion is the educational part of the program that will be taught through computer modules. The experiential portion is the hands-on training the student will receive at various sites within MultiCare. The program is designed to prepare the student for state and national certification.

General Description:

This is an on-the-job training position working with pharmacy technicians under direct supervision of a pharmacist. This position will be conducted concurrently with a didactic pharmacy technician program and supervised experiential work. Upon completion of the didactic and experiential components, the candidate will be qualified to take the national pharmacy technician certification exam. Work situations require organization and attention to detail. External contact/interactions with MultiCare patients are frequent.

This is full time or part time/ and benefit eligible after the appropriate waiting period, paid positions, at the time of your training hire date. The full or part time is dependent on the available positions at a site. You are paid during the experimental portion of this program.

Qualifications:

* No experience needed.

* High School Diploma or equivalent.

* Washington State Board of Pharmacy "Pharmacy Assistant" License with technician-in-training endorsement (to be acquired prior to start date): Employee/Trainee will pay for this fee (The timing of this is, if offered a position at MultiCare)

Pharmacy Tech Trainee Program Info:

• The Pharmacy Tech Program is paid by MultiCare.

• Program length: 4-6 months: Vacations are not permitted during this time. Attendance is mandatory for successful completion of the program.

• This program is through ASHP https://www.ashp.org/ (A web-based, online program which is approximately 160hrs that is self paced, to be completed outside of work.)

  • Overall, the training can be up to 1000 hours depending on the progression of the training.

  • This is full time or part time/ and benefit eligible, paid positions, at the time of your training hire date. The full or part time is dependent on the available positions at a site. You are paid during the experimental portion of this program.

  • Please note: the trainee will not be paid for their didactic work, but in this position, is required to complete the program. The Didactic duration is hours as required by the State of Washington.

• Internet and computer access is required to complete the didactic portion of the training.

• Days/hours of all the training: To be determined as this can vary per site depending on when trainers are available.

• Shifts: Variable (Days, Eves, weekends), 8hr shifts

• Pay: 20.00

• The candidate will sign a two year work agreement, if hired, to stay with MultiCare at least two years, once certified as a Pharmach Tech, due to the investment.

• If offered a position, the Trainee would need to send a copy of the MultiCare offer letter, along with the endorsement (provided by the Program team) and Pharmacy Assistant application, to Dept of Health.

  • Pharmacy Professions Licensing Information | Washington State Department of Health

  • https://doh.wa.gov/sites/default/files/legacy/Documents/Pubs//690133.pdf

• The trainee employee will pay and obtain their Washington State Board of Pharmacy " Pharmacy Assistant" licensure. Pharmacy Assistant Application fee: currently is $70.00

• Trainee will pay for the National Certification fee, licensure and endorsement fees. The Pharmacy Tech credential fee: currently is $140.00

Upon successful completion of the program/education the testing is not covered by MultiCare. This will be the candidate/trainee responsibility.

Upon successful completion of the program, there is the opportunity to apply/transition to a Pharmacy Tech position at MultiCare.

Final Pharm Tech positions: Available open positions after the completion of the training program will determine the schedule. The training schedule might be different than the permanent role.

FTE:1.0fte, Shift: Day, Schedule: variable

Position Summary

Requirements

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Washington State Board of Pharmacy "Pharmacy Assistant" license with technician-in-training endorsement (to be acquired prior to start date)

About Auburn Medical Center

MultiCare Auburn Medical Center, serving South King County since 1921, is a 195-bed hospital with 58 behavioral health beds, a Family Birth Center, Level II NICU, Level III Trauma Center, MultiCare Regional Heart & Vascular Center, and advanced surgical services including robotic-assisted procedures. Clinicians at Auburn gain exposure to a diverse patient population and a broad spectrum of specialty care, all within a collaborative, high-performing team.

About the Auburn Community

Auburn is a vibrant suburb of 75,000, ideally located between Seattle, Tacoma and Mount Rainier. With 34 parks, over 23 miles of trails and abundant outdoor recreation from hiking and biking to camping and kayaking, Auburn is perfect for those who love an active lifestyle. The city also offers excellent schools, a growing dining scene and a welcoming community, making it a great place to live, work and play.

Why MultiCare?

• Rooted in the local community - Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years

• Growth and education - Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in your future

• Well-being and support - Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared for at work and in life

• Living our values - Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other

• Belonging for all - Employee Resource Groups, inclusion initiatives and outreach programs support a workplace where every voice is valued

• Pacific Northwest lifestyle - Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life

Pay and Benefit Expectations

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.