Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Travel) - IPTECH #001

Job Title: Inpatient Pharmacy Technician (Travel)

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

Compensation:

• Traveler Pay: $45–$48/hour ($1,687–$1,800/week) based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Inpatient Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations within an acute care hospital setting. The ideal candidate will assist pharmacists with medication preparation, distribution, inventory management, and medication safety initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and best practices for patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in preparing, packaging, labeling, and distributing medications.
• Process medication orders accurately and efficiently in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain medication inventory, including stocking, replenishment, and monitoring expiration dates.
• Prepare medications for delivery to patient care units.
• Operate automated dispensing systems and pharmacy technology platforms.
• Support medication safety initiatives and quality assurance programs.
• Maintain accurate pharmacy records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and organizational pharmacy regulations.
• Respond promptly to medication requests from nursing and clinical staff.
• Assist with controlled substance documentation and inventory processes as assigned.
• Utilize electronic medical record systems and pharmacy software effectively.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe pharmacy work environment.

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited 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 recent inpatient hospital pharmacy technician experience required.
• Experience working in an acute care hospital environment preferred.
• First-time travelers accepted.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of inpatient pharmacy operations and medication distribution systems.
• Experience with medication preparation, dispensing, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing cabinets and pharmacy technology.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and pharmacy information systems.
• Experience with EPIC or similar healthcare software preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

Additional Information

• Start Date: ASAP
• No on-call responsibilities.
• Traveler assignment only; candidates residing within 50 miles of the assigned facility are not eligible.
• Requests for time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission.
• Acute care hospital environment.
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative inpatient pharmacy team supporting high-quality patient care.

For more details contact at sjackson@navitashealth.com

About Navitas Healthcare, LLC 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.