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Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician is responsible for the sterile and accurate admixture of IV products under a laminar flow hood or vertical flow biological safety cabinet. Responsibilities include the reconstitution of drugs, calculation of drug volumes, measurement of dosages, and transferring drugs to appropriate solutions for administration. The role requires effective communication with pharmacists, nurses, pharmacy technicians, dietitians, billing, and external customers to ensure accurate and safe patient care.

Responsibilities

+ Prepare and admix sterile IV products under laminar flow hoods or biological safety cabinets

+ Reconstitute medications, calculate drug volumes, and measure accurate dosages

+ Transfer drugs into appropriate solutions and label products per policy

+ Maintain inventory of medications, solutions, and departmental supplies

+ Operate automated compounding devices and track medication expiration dates

+ Clean and maintain sterile compounding areas according to USP 797 standards

+ Complete required documentation and adhere to pharmacy practice laws

+ Communicate effectively with pharmacists, nurses, dietitians, billing teams, and external customers

+ Participate in quality assurance and improvement initiatives

Qualifications

+ Washington State Pharmacy Technician License & Certification

+ High School Diploma or GED

+ Professional communication skills with stakeholders

+ Strong attention to detail and time management

+ Team-oriented attitude with initiative

+ Comfortable asking questions and seeking help when needed

+ National certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required within 6 months of hire

Preferred Skills

+ IV compounding experience

+ Proficiency in aseptic technique

+ Knowledge of USP 797 guidelines

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Full-time position where you’ll work at the full scope of your pharmacy technician license without direct patient interaction. This is a great opportunity to grow your skills in a supportive environment with room for pay increases as you gain experience.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spokane Valley, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $26.00/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 Spokane Valley,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 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.