Lead Inpatient Pharmacy Technician
Friday Harbor, Washington
PeaceHealth Peace Island Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Pharmacy Technician Lead

Location: Friday Harbor, Washington
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (No weekends or holidays)
• Start Date: ASAP (compliance processing may take up to 4 weeks)
• Work Setting: Inpatient pharmacy
• Medication Dispensing System: Pyxis
• Housing: Must secure housing on San Juan Island

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Pharmacy Technician license in Washington
• Pharmacy Technician certification from NHA (National Health career Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
• Minimum 6 months (0.5 years) experience as a Pharmacy Technician within the last year
• Properly trained to mix chemotherapy medications

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Pharmacy Technician certification from NHA (National Health career Association) or PTCB (Pharmacy Technician Certification Board)
• Valid Washington State Pharmacy Technician license (expected within 8 weeks; pending licenses may be accepted)

Compliance & Background Checks

• Background checks required within 60 days of start, including:

  • 7-year search (SSN trace, counties/states lived/worked, federal, national criminal)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks before start and periodically after
  • Social Security verification
  • Education verification (transcripts or diploma acceptable if school closed)
  • Washington State Patrol check within 90 days prior to start (for WA placements)

Required Health & Safety Documentation

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year and updated annually (onsite candidates only)
• Immunizations or documented immunity/declinations for:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap
  • TB test or chest X-ray (negative IGRA or 2 PPDs within 1 year)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (laboratory evidence or vaccination/declination)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, vaccination series, or declination)
  • Varicella (immunity evidence, vaccination, history, or declination)
• Drug testing within 30 days of start (specific panels required)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved declination during flu season (Nov 1 – Mar 31)
• Respiratory safety clearance required for onsite workers

Orientation & Training Requirements

• Must complete a mandatory orientation manual review and pass an orientation quiz with 100% score prior to start
• Required to review and comply with facility policies including:

  • Dress code
  • Masking policy (N95 fit testing and facial hair policy)
  • Workplace violence prevention plan
  • Personnel restrictions due to illness
  • Daily responsibilities and timekeeping resources

Additional Notes

• Candidate must sign Social Security verification release
• Passport-style photo required for badge
• Various declination forms available for vaccines (flu, COVID-19, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, TDAP) if applicable
• Must comply with all facility-specific documentation and credentialing requirements prior to start

This position offers a structured day shift schedule with no weekend or holiday work, suitable for Pharmacy Technicians with chemotherapy compounding experience seeking a travel contract in Washington State.