Pharmacy Program Specialist
Spanaway, WA, 98387, USA
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- pharmacy technician
- sterile compounding
- hazardous drug handling
The Pharmacy Program Specialist coordinates pharmacy services including sterile compounding of hazardous and non-hazardous drugs following USP standards, manages inventory, and maintains automated dispensing machines. This role requires a Washington Pharmacy Technician License, extensive experience in pharmacy practice or sterile compounding, and knowledge of hazardous drug handling. The position supports patient care in a hospital setting with a focus on safety, compliance, and efficient drug supply management.
Description
Support and assist in the coordination of Pharmacy Services activities including preparation of sterile compounds both hazardous and non-hazardous using aseptic technique, compounding pharmacy maintenance and scheduled cleanings, inventory management of drugs and infusion supplies, ordering, stocking and receiving of medications and supplies, processes specialty orders, and maintains and stocks automated dispensing machine (ADM) where applicable. Job responsibility consists primarily of preparation of hazardous agents such as chemotherapy, anti-neoplastic, biological and hormone agents including investigational research drugs. Proficient in USP regulatory 797 and 800 standards in the maintenance of the IV room. Must be diligent in record keeping of drug compounding and waste records and adherence to storage and disposal of all medical infusion pharmaceuticals and supplies. Aligns drug and supply inventory to ensure clinic-specific needs are met through reviewing clinic schedule and patient treatments.
Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Providence Centralia Hospital and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.
Required Qualifications:
- H.S. Diploma or GED
- upon hire: Washington Pharmacy Technician License
- Minimum of 3 years (> 6240 clock hours) of pharmacy practice in an integrated health system or sterile compounding experience and PTCB certification, OR
- 4 years (> 8320 hours) experience if technician does not have PTCB certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Coursework/Training: Pharmacy technician program (may be required in some states for pharmacy technicians)
- Coursework/Training: Sterile compounding (and hazardous drug) coursework
- Specialty certification (e.g. ACPE approved sterile compounding certification) where applicable by role and state
- PTCB certificate in Hazardous Drug Management
- Oncology experience, hospital work experience base.
Why Join Providence?
Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.
About Providence
At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable.
Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits.
Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
About the Team
Providence has been serving the Pacific Northwest since 1856 when Mother Joseph and four other Sisters of Providence arrived in Vancouver, Washington Territory. Today, Providence is the largest health care provider in Washington located in communities large and small across the state. In western Washington, Providence provides care throughout the greater Puget Sound from Snohomish County to Lewis County.
Our award-winning and comprehensive medical centers are known for outstanding programs in cancer, cardiology, neurosciences, orthopedics, women's services, emergency and trauma care, pediatrics and neonatal intensive care. Our not-for-profit network also provides a full spectrum of care with leading-edge diagnostics and treatment, outpatient health centers, physician groups and clinics, numerous outreach programs, and hospice and home care.
Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement.
For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), please click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern.
Requsition ID: 382053
Company: Providence Jobs
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job Function: Clinical Care
Job Schedule: Part time
Job Shift: Day
Career Track: Clinical Support
Department: 3033 PHARMACY PCH PRCS LACEY
Address: WA Lacey 4525 Third Ave SE
Work Location: PRCS Lacey-Lacey
Workplace Type: On-site
Pay Range: $26.79 - $40.99
The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities.
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