Pharmacy Technician

Pride Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 34,440 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement savings

Employee discounts with preferred vendors

Job summary

A healthcare staffing company is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a medical facility in Washington, DC. This is a 13-week opportunity that offers a salary range of $25 to $30 per hour based on experience. Responsibilities include staging medications, preparing compounds, and managing inventory. Applicants must have at least a high school diploma, be certified, and possess 2 years of experience. The role involves rotating shifts and requires availability on weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current registration with the DC Board of Pharmacy is required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or NHA is necessary.
• At least 2 years of experience and completion of at least 1 travel assignment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately stage medications for dose preparation.
• Fill new drug orders and medication carts prior to pharmacist check.
• Prepare injectable and specialty medications as needed.
• Deliver medications to patient care areas according to procedures.
• Perform routine inventory counts and manage medication expiration dates.

Skills

Experience with medication staging

Knowledge of pharmacy procedures

Proficiency in inventory management

Ability to prepare compounded medications

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Pride Health is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician to support our client’s medical facility based in Washington, DC. This is a 13-week opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Responsibilities

• Accurately stages medications for dose preparation.
• Fills new drug orders prior to pharmacist final check.
• Fills medication carts prior to pharmacist final check.
• If assigned by departmental leadership, may prepare injectable, chemotherapy, or other specialty medications according to established procedures prior to pharmacist final check.
• Uses proper techniques to prepare sterile and non-sterile compounds for general and specialized areas as determined by departmental leadership.
• Delivers medications to patient care areas according to procedures, within scheduled time frames and/or follows pneumatic tube procedures.
• Performs routine inventory counts of medications, checks expiration dates, and removes all expired or recalled medications for disposal according to departmental policy

Qualifications/Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current registration with the District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy licensure required
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or National Healthcareer Association NHA
• At least 2 years of experience; Completion of at least 1 travel assignment

Location: Troutdale, OR

Pay Range: $25/hr to $30/hr

Schedule: Sunday–Saturday with rotating day and evening shifts: 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m.–11:00 p.m. Weekends required every third weekend or fewer.

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About Pride Health

Pride Health is Pride Global's healthcare staffing branch, providing recruitment solutions for healthcare professionals and the industry at large since 2010.

As a minority-owned business that delivers exceptional service to its clients and candidates by capitalizing on diverse recruiting, account management, and staffing backgrounds, Pride Health's expert team provides tailored and swift sourcing solutions to help connect healthcare talent with their dream jobs. Our personalized approach within the industry shines through as we continue cultivating honest and open relationships with our network of healthcare professionals, creating an unparalleled environment of trust and loyalty.

Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.