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Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant who will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and safety of patient orders. You will be responsible for gathering all necessary medications, supplies, and documentation, and ensuring their accuracy through an independent double-check process. You will work closely with PSRs, Pharmacists, and Nurses to coordinate timely deliveries and pickups in a cost-effective manner. You will also manage the packing of patient orders following temperature-based guidelines to maintain medication quality during transit.

Responsibilities

+ Gather all necessary medications, supplies, and documentation for patient orders, ensuring accuracy and patient safety through an independent double-check process.

+ Prioritize, schedule, and collaborate with PSRs, Pharmacists, and Nurses to coordinate on-time deliveries and pickups using local and common courier processing systems.

+ Research shipping costs, delivery areas, and transit times to ensure timely arrival of patient orders and update shipping and courier processing systems with new patient addresses and delivery instructions.

+ Pack patient orders in accordance with temperature-based guidelines to ensure proper storage of medications during transit.

+ Re-stock all supply items and IV fluid racks throughout the warehouse, identifying items by NDC or reorder number and rotating stock based on lot number and expiration date.

+ Assist the Asset Tracker with receiving, cleaning, testing, and entering appropriate documentation of equipment processing into the tracking system.

+ Ensure all equipment has the appropriate Preventative Maintenance date and assign equipment to patient orders in the tracking system.

+ Maintain the warehouse/facility daily by sanitizing countertops, refrigerators, freezers, workstations, and other high traffic areas, as well as sweeping/vacuuming floors, emptying trash, and removing debris.

+ Assist in training new warehouse employees, demonstrating competency in main job duties and proper communication methods within interdisciplinary teams.

+ Assist the Purchasing department with receiving stock, verifying items against packing lists, and using the "first in, first out" restocking method.

+ Participate in monthly outdate checks and annual inventory, completing paperwork accurately and submitting it to the Purchasing Specialist.

+ Participate in QA/QI through team huddles, RCAs for safety events, and process improvement projects.

Essential Skills

+ High School Diploma or GED (or higher)

+ 0-2 years of experience as a pharmacy assistant or experience in a warehouse setting

+ Basic computer and data entry skills

+ Shipping and receiving experience

+ Packing and medical supply knowledge

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Active Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License or ability to obtain licensure before hire

+ Ability to read and write effectively

+ Ability to perform simple math

+ Customer service skills

+ Knowledge of medical supplies preferred

+ Knowledge of body mechanics in lifting and moving boxes

+ Organizational skills

Work Environment

You will work in a warehouse environment where you will handle medications and medical supplies. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and order in work areas and involves physical activities such as lifting and moving boxes. A standard dress code is required for safety and professionalism.

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•For more information, please contact:

Aswin Ratheesh | Healthcare Recruiter

Phone: (206) 486 6971

Email: aratheesh@actalentservices. com

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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 $18.00 - $19.00/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 Jan 20, 2026.

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