Hospital Pharmacy Tech — IV Meds & OR Support

Actalent, Inc.

Washington (District of Columbia)

On-site

USD 28,000 - 37,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transportation benefits

PTO

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support Pharmacist-led operations in a hospital setting in Washington, DC. You will prepare medications, label and package for dispensing, and assist with IV admixtures and medication carts under supervision.

Requirements include a Pharmacy Technician certification, DC license active, PTCB certification, and 1–2 years hospital/oncology or retail pharmacy experience. This contract-to-hire, on-site role offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

Pharmacy technician certification required.
DC License (ACTIVE) required.
PTCB certification preferred.
High school diploma or GED required.
1-2 years of hospital, oncology, or retail pharmacy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Prepare oral, topical, and parenteral medications for dispensing to patients.
Select, label, and package appropriate pharmaceuticals using IV equipment.
Fill medication carts and enter physician orders into the hospital computer system.
Assist patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests.
Monitor stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates.
Replenish medications and conduct periodic inspections of areas.
Fill and replace medications in automated dispensing machines and transport to units.
Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic techniques including STATS and parenteral nutrition.