Inpatient Pharmacy Technician - IPTECH 26-06605
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Location: Olympia, WA
Duration: 13-Week Contract
Schedule: Evening Shift – 5x8-Hour Shifts
Hours: 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Guaranteed Hours: 40 Hours Weekly
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations within an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will assist pharmacists in medication preparation, dispensing, inventory management, and medication distribution while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and patient safety protocols.
Responsibilities
- Assist pharmacists in the preparation, packaging, labeling, and distribution of medications.
- Accurately process medication orders and maintain pharmacy records.
- Prepare and deliver medications to patient care units in accordance with established procedures.
- Support medication inventory management, including stocking, replenishment, and expiration-date monitoring.
- Operate automated dispensing systems and pharmacy technology platforms.
- Maintain medication storage areas in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Assist with medication reconciliation and controlled substance documentation as directed.
- Ensure accuracy in medication preparation and distribution processes.
- Respond to pharmacy requests from nursing and clinical staff in a timely manner.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and organizational pharmacy regulations.
- Support quality assurance and patient safety initiatives.
- Maintain accurate documentation and utilize electronic medical record systems effectively.
Required QualificationsEducation
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician training program preferred.
Licensure & Certifications
- Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification required.
- Current state pharmacy technician registration or licensure, if applicable, required.
Experience
- Minimum one (1) year of inpatient hospital pharmacy technician experience required.
- Experience working in an acute care hospital environment preferred.
- First-time travelers accepted.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication preparation, and distribution processes.
- Experience with automated dispensing systems and pharmacy technology.
- Familiarity with medication safety standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
- Experience with EPIC or similar healthcare software preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
Additional Information
- Start Date: ASAP
- No on-call requirements.
- Travelers only; local candidates residing within 50 miles of the assigned facility are not eligible for travel contract consideration.
- Requests for time off (RTO) must be submitted at the time of application.
- Acute care hospital environment.
- Opportunity to work within a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team supporting high-quality patient care.
For more details reach at sthakur@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 732 791 4807
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.