Pharmacy Assistant

Description

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

• Prioritizes, schedules and collaborates with PSRs, Pharmacists, and Nurses to coordinate on-time deliveries/pickups in a fiscally-efficient manner using local and common courier processing systems (in person, online and manual). Researches shipping costs, delivery areas, and transit times to ensure timely arrival of patient orders. Updates shipping and courier processing systems with new patient addresses and delivery instructions.

• Packs patient orders in accordance with temperature-based guidelines that ensure proper storage of medications to maintain purity, quality and stability during transit.

• Re-stocks all supply items and IV fluid racks throughout warehouse, identifying items by NDC or re-order number and appropriately rotating stock based on lot number and expiration date.

• Assists Asset Tracker with receiving, cleaning, testing, and entering appropriate documentation of equipment processing into tracking system that is returned from patient use, per policy and procedure.

• When testing equipment, ensures all equipment has appropriate Preventative Maintenance date.

• Assigns appropriate equipment to patient orders in tracking system to ensure accurate tracking and maintenance records.

• Maintains warehouse/facility daily – wipes down/sanitizes countertops, refrigerators, freezers, workstations, and other high traffics areas; sweeps/vacuums floors, empties trash/cardboard and removes any other debris to maintain safety.

• Assists in training new warehouse employees, demonstrating competency in main job duties along with proper communication methods within the interdisciplinary teams, assessing performance and providing feedback to trainees.

• Assists Purchasing department with receiving stock, verifying items against packing lists for accuracy and uses the "first in, first out" restocking method. Manages proper disposal and/or recycling of packaging materials.

• Participates in monthly outdate checks and annual inventory, accurately completing paperwork and submitting to Purchasing Specialist in a timely manner. Identifies items by inventory number, packaging sizes, various formulations, etc. Verifies expiration dates and removes expired product from stock as needed.

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

Skills & Qualifications

Active Washington State Pharmacy Assistant License or able to obtain licensure before hire - costs $70 to register with Department of Health/Secure Access Washington

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, moving boxes.

Organizational skills.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision

• 401(k)/Roth

• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D

• Short and long-term disability

• HSA & DCFSA

• Transportation benefits

• Employee Assistance Program

• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

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 $19.00 - $21.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Oct 2, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.