Central Fill - Technician - Full Time - PM Shift

Albertsons Companies•Ridgefield, WA

5d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician at Albertsons Companies’ Central Fulfillment Center works in a closed-door, fast-paced pharmacy facility on a production line. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the technician fills prescriptions using automation technologies and semi-manual or manual workstations, ensuring orders are accurate and complete and workflow remains continuous. The position is based in Ridgefield, Washington, and is described as a 40-hour workweek with occasional overtime. The posting lists shift options of 6:30 AM–3:00 PM or 2:30 PM–11:00 PM. The technician uses scanning and counting technology, supports pharmacy systems and automated equipment, monitors inventory and supplies, and performs basic troubleshooting and routine maintenance of production devices. Duties also include manual prescription filling, checking product attributes and labels, preparing prescription packages for shipment, maintaining records, and assisting with inventory work. The role requires attention to safety, confidentiality, productivity, and accuracy in a highly repetitive production environment.

Requirements

Hold a Pharmacy Technician License in Washington.
Be able to preserve the confidentiality of patient information.
Be committed to safety and looking out for oneself and others.
Be self-motivated, energetic, detail-oriented, and committed to productivity and efficiency.
Be organized, flexible, adaptable, and able to prioritize.
Work well with others, motivate coworkers, and serve as a role model by leading by example.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Maintain a professional image and proper grooming.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
Be willing and able to stand or walk for at least eight hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Be willing and able to push, pull, grasp, bend, stoop, rotate, reach, and lift or carry up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Maintain visual focus for tasks such as counting and observing.
Perform repetitive tasks for up to 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Central Fulfillment Pharmacy Technician experience.
Preference for working in a closed-door environment without adjudication, customer interaction, or phone work.
Good computer skills.
Good math skills.

Responsibilities

Follow and promote pharmacy, general safety, and security procedures and processes.
Use scanning and counting technologies to identify and select the correct pharmaceutical products and quantities for prescription orders.
Continuously replenish medication-counting devices.
Help maintain pharmacy systems and technologies used for counting, conveyance, packaging, and shipping prescriptions.
Monitor inventory and supply levels at assigned stations, calibrate machines, troubleshoot routine jams or blockages, escalate technical issues, and work with the team to meet goals.
Monitor and maintain uptime of automated counting, collating, packaging, and sorting devices by troubleshooting routine errors.
Create and maintain documentation as requested.
Manually fill prescriptions as needed.
Verify product attributes such as size, strength, and quantity; enter or scan expiration dates and lot numbers.
Ensure prescription labels are correct.
Prepare, sort, and manifest prescription packages as needed.
Stock and rotate merchandise and supplies to limit shrinkage as needed.
Assist Inventory Technicians and participate in inventory audits as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with applicable laws and regulations.