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Job Title: Pharmacy TechnicianJob Description

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Pharmacy Technician to join our hospital team with a primary focus on medication deliveries. This role is essential in ensuring timely and accurate delivery of medications and supplies to various departments within the hospital, supporting patient care and pharmacy operations.

Responsibilities

+ Deliver medications, supplies, and pharmaceutical products to designated hospital units and departments efficiently.

+ Maintain accurate delivery logs and ensure proper documentation of all transactions.

+ Verify patient and unit information to ensure correct delivery.

+ Communicate effectively with nursing staff and other healthcare professionals regarding deliveries.

+ Follow all hospital protocols and safety procedures, including infection control and HIPAA compliance.

+ Assist with inventory management related to delivery items.

+ Report any discrepancies, delays, or issues to the pharmacy team promptly.

+ Perform designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations.

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

+ 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.

+ Complete and maintain controlled substance inventory logs/records.

+ Maintain clean and orderly workstations.

Essential Skills

+ Pharmacy technician certification (Cpht).

+ Experience with compounding and fulfillment.

+ Knowledge of Pyxis and retail pharmacy operations.

+ Valid Pharmacy license in D.C.

+ 1-2 years of hospital experience.

+ PTCB or NHA education.

+ Pharmacy technician certificate.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ High school degree or GED diploma is required.

+ DC Department of Health (DOH) registration is required.

+ 1-2 years of experience required.

Work Environment

This position is within a hospital setting. The work hours are Monday to Friday with rotating weekends from 7 am to 3:30 pm. The pharmacy department operates in an extremely fast-paced environment, filling one prescription per minute within 24 hours in just one department. Pharmacy Technicians who refill Pyxis handle a minimum of 2,000 dosages per shift. The role requires constant movement for eight hours, with two 15-minute breaks and one 30-minute lunch. Candidates must be prepared to rotate holidays and weekends. In cases of inclement weather, the hospital compensates for Ubers – round trip. Candidates are responsible for parking costs, however, an additional 50 cents per hour is provided to assist with reimbursement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Washington, DC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.50/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 Nov 28, 2025.

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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.

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