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Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description

Assist the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Perform designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare oral, topical, and all parenteral medications for dispensing to patients, including selection, labeling, and packaging of appropriate pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment, and filling of medication carts under the supervision of a licensed Pharmacist.

+ Enter physician orders into the hospital computer system to update/edit patient profiles and charges.

+ Assist patients, nurses, physicians, and others with medication order requests and pharmacy-related needs.

+ Monitor stock inventory levels and medication expiration dates for pharmacy areas and replenish medications as needed.

+ Conduct monthly/periodic inspections of patient care/department areas.

+ Fill and replace medications in the automated medication dispensing machines and transport to appropriate nursing units.

+ Prepare IV admixtures using aseptic techniques, including STATS, parenteral nutrition bags, and cytotoxic agents.

+ Deliver and retrieve medications, including narcotics, and pharmacy supplies to/from patient care and satellite pharmacy areas.

+ Compound products in bulk, or per individual order, and prepare private stock orders and individual unit-of-use packaging, when not otherwise available.

+ Complete and maintain controlled substance inventory log/records.

+ Effectively perform all pharmacy technician duties in all pharmacy locations including the OR pharmacy.

+ Assist the Senior Pharmacy Technician in orienting new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students.

+ Maintain clean and orderly workstations.

Essential Skills

+ Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

+ Experience in compounding and fulfillment

+ Experience with Pyxis or similar automated medication dispensing systems

+ Pharmacy licensed experience

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Hospital experience is preferred but not required

+ Pharmacy Technician certificate

+ High school degree or GED diploma is required

+ Diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be acceptable

+ DC Department of Health (DOH) registration is required

+ Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), or equivalent national certification

Work Environment

This position is in a hospital setting with rotating shifts, including 7:30 am - 3:30 pm and 3:30 pm - 11:30 pm, Monday to Friday. The work environment is dynamic, requiring attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining a clean and organized workspace.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Washington,DC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 5, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.