Job Title: Pharmacy Technician - Relief Staff (Per Diem)
Company: Seattle Pharmacy Relief
Location: Greater Seattle Area, WA
Job Type: Per Diem / As-Needed
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Who We Are:
Seattle Pharmacy Relief is the region's premier pharmacist-owned and operated staffing agency. We understand the pharmacy world because we live in it. Our mission is to connect skilled, professional Pharmacy Technicians like you with rewarding assignments in a variety of pharmacy settings across the Greater Seattle area and Washington State. We are built on a foundation of respect, flexibility, and premium compensation for the critical work you do.
The Opportunity: Launch or Advance Your Pharmacy Career with Unmatched Flexibility
Are you a recent pharmacy technician graduate eager to gain diverse, real-world experience? Or are you a seasoned technician tired of a rigid schedule and looking for autonomy? Join our team of relief professionals and discover a better way to work.
As a member of the Seattle Pharmacy Relief team, you will enjoy:
- Premium Compensation: We offer a top-tier hourly rate that reflects the skilled, flexible nature of relief work. This higher pay structure is in lieu of traditional benefits (like health insurance or retirement plans), giving you more cash-in-hand and control over your finances.
- Ultimate Flexibility: You control your schedule. Accept assignments that fit your life, whether you want to work one day a week or five. This is the perfect role for those balancing school, family, or other commitments.
- Diverse Experience: This is the best way to accelerate your learning! Gain invaluable experience by working in a variety of settings, including independent retail pharmacies, hospital outpatient clinics, and chain pharmacies. Each assignment is a chance to learn a new system and a new workflow.
- Focus on Patient Care: Leave the corporate politics behind. Your role is to step in and provide seamless, high-quality patient care and support to our pharmacy partners.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accurately and efficiently prepare, label, and dispense prescription medications under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
- Provide exceptional customer service and patient interaction, answering questions and triaging issues appropriately.
- Operate various pharmacy management software systems for prescription entry, billing, and inventory management.
- Assist with inventory control, including ordering, stocking, and returning medications.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant pharmacy workspace.
- Adhere strictly to all state and federal laws, regulations, and pharmacy policies and procedures.
Who You Are: Core Requirements
- License: Must hold an active, valid, and unrestricted Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
- Unwavering Reliability: Our pharmacy partners depend on our team to be there as scheduled. Impeccable punctuality, a strong work ethic, and a professional commitment to fulfilling accepted assignments are absolutely essential.
- Professional Liability Insurance: Must be willing to obtain and maintain an individual professional liability insurance policy to augment our company's coverage. (We offer a reimbursement program for this—see details below!)
- Positive & Adaptable Attitude: You must be able to learn quickly and integrate seamlessly with new teams, workflows, and pharmacy software. A can-do attitude is key!
- Transportation: Reliable transportation and a willingness to travel to assignments within your designated service area.
Preferred Qualifications (What Makes You Stand Out):
- National Certification (CPhT from PTCB or ExCPT from NHA).
- Experience with multiple pharmacy management systems (e.g., Rx30, EnterpriseRx, PioneerRx, Epic).
- Experience in non-sterile compounding.
- Previous retail, outpatient, or long-term care (LTC) pharmacy experience.
Compensation & Perks:
- Top-Tier Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour, based on experience and assignment complexity.
- Flexible Schedule: Design your own work-life balance.
- Weekly Pay: Get paid every week via direct deposit.
- Insurance Reimbursement: We will reimburse the full cost of your required individual professional liability policy after you complete your first 40 shifts with us each calendar year.
- Company Liability Coverage: We provide primary professional liability insurance for you while you are on assignment.
Ready to Join Us?
If you are a dedicated and adaptable Pharmacy Technician looking for the freedom to design your own work life while earning premium pay, we encourage you to apply!
Click "Apply Now" to submit your resume for immediate consideration.
Seattle Pharmacy Relief is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Professional development assistance
License/Certification:
- Washington State Pharmacy Technician License (Required)
Location:
- Washington State (Required)
Work Location: On the road
