Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Job Description Assists the Pharmacist in preparing and distributing medications to patients. Performs designated technical functions to facilitate pharmacy operations. Responsibilities + Prepare oral, topical, and parenteral medications for dispensing to patients, including selection, labeling, and packaging of pharmaceuticals using appropriate IV equipment, and filling of medication carts under the supervision of the 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 unit(s). + 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 Pharmacy Technician in orienting new Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician students. + Maintain clean and orderly workstations. Essential Skills + Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) + Pharmacy technician certification + Compounding + Fulfillment + Experience with Pyxis systems + Retail pharmacy experience Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school degree or GED diploma required + Diploma from an approved pharmacy technician training program may be acceptable + DC Department of Health (DOH) registration required + Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or equivalent national certification + Hospital experience preferred but not required Work Environment This is a hospital setting with rotating shifts: 7:30am - 3:30pm and 3:30pm-11:30pm, Monday through Friday with every other weekend. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $28.00 • 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 will be accepting applications until Jan 3, 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. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.