Location: Sitka, AK

Start Date: 02-23-2026

End Date: 03-02-2026

Contract Type: Perm

Shift Type: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM (Day shift, rotating weekends)

Hours per Week: 40

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Support pharmacists by accurately preparing, labeling, and dispensing medications under supervision
• Operate and maintain automated pharmacy equipment (ScriptPro, Kirby Lester, Pyxis) and perform daily clean/refill tasks
• Perform inventory management: order, receive, stock, and rotate medications and supplies
• Assist with sterile compounding activities, including cleaning and restocking the IV hood and monitoring hood pressures
• Complete required recordkeeping and controlled substance paperwork with attention to detail
• Provide friendly, confidential customer service at the pharmacy window and over the phone, triaging questions and routing to the pharmacist when needed
• Monitor refrigerator temperatures, check crash carts, and ensure pharmacy areas stay clean, organized, and compliant
• Document unit-specific procedures and support quality assurance activities under pharmacist review

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacy Technician license — State of Alaska (required at hire)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) required within one year of hire
• Clinical Competency assessment required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and every three years thereafter
• 1-2 years of customer service experience; healthcare or related experience preferred
• Strong communication skills and ability to multitask in a busy pharmacy environment

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Pharmacy Technician License — State of Alaska (required at hire)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) — required within one year if not already certified

Knowledge & Skills

• Medication preparation, pharmaceutical calculations, and medication labeling/dispensing
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems and automated equipment (ScriptPro, Kirby Lester, Pyxis)
• Sterile compounding and hazardous drug handling knowledge
• Inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stock rotation
• Familiarity with drug names, strengths, generics, medical terminology, and pharmacy law
• Excellent customer service, telephone triage, and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental & vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy
• Retirement plan so you can save for the future with confidence
• Paid time off and paid parental leave — time to recharge and be with family
• Life insurance plus long- and short-term disability for extra peace of mind
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates to help with your move to Sitka
• Licensure support and reimbursement to help you stay compliant and advance
• Professional development and competency training — we invest in your growth
• A welcoming, team-first culture that values your contributions and well-being

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