About The Position
Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy is a specialized pharmacy that processes and dispenses prescriptions for multiple retail pharmacy locations within a region. Its automated operations support fast, accurate prescription fulfillment and allow retail pharmacies to focus on clinical services and community education. This role supports operations at the Central Fill Pharmacy in Plainfield, Indiana. It is not patient-facing and works on the first shift, Sunday through Wednesday, from 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. The technician supports automated prescription fulfillment, pharmacy systems and technology, medication and supply inventory, required reporting and documentation, and quality and safety procedures. The role assists pharmacists in fulfilling prescriptions and helps maintain accurate, compliant operations and a continuous production workflow. The hourly wage range is $24.00–$37.00. Actual pay will equal or exceed the applicable local minimum wage. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses; certain positions may also include a Regional Pay Zone adjustment. Walmart lists benefits including health plans, 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, education assistance, parental leave, disability coverage, and other benefits. Eligibility and benefits may depend on job classification and length of employment and are subject to plan terms.
Requirements
- Meet applicable State of Indiana requirements to work as a pharmacy technician, including minimum age and an active, valid Indiana Pharmacy Technician license.
- Hold an active, valid national certification issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT).
Nice To Haves
- Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma through Live Better U and Penn Foster.
Responsibilities
- Maintain pharmacy systems and technology by preparing records and reports, monitoring inventory levels and expiration dates, calibrating automated machines, setting machines to pill or capsule specifications, replenishing medications, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Maintain and track medication inventory by sorting and storing freight, restocking medications, reporting low stock, rotating stock on a first-in, first-out basis, performing cycle counts and physical counts, creating inventory reports, and monitoring for expired pharmaceuticals.
- Support facility reporting and paperwork by entering and modifying pharmaceutical data, processing paperwork, maintaining documentation and communications, resolving record discrepancies, preparing pharmacy activity and inventory reports, and informing management about inefficient processes or improper procedures.
- Assist the pharmacist in prescription fulfillment; stock and rotate merchandise and supplies; handle claims and returns; secure required documentation; and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
- Fulfill prescriptions in an automated central fill pharmacy by selecting products and quantities with a scanner, verifying product size and strength, pack and quantity, entering lot and expiration information, labeling prescriptions, weighing or counting medication, preparing packages, distributing medications, and replenishing automated counting machines.
- Maintain inventory quality, accuracy, and integrity by using automated inventory control systems, following and documenting inventory procedures, auditing and testing pill cell performance, managing pill cell information, troubleshooting performance issues, handling hazardous waste, processing recalled and expired pharmaceuticals, and returning or disposing of outdated stock.
Benefits
- 401(k) match
- Stock purchase plan
- Performance incentive awards and annual or quarterly performance bonuses
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Paid time off, including vacation and sick leave
- Multiple medical, vision, and dental plan options
- Free membership and fresh produce discounts
- Paid education assistance through Live Better U, including eligible tuition, books, and fees
- Military Leave Pay
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Company discounts
- Company-paid life insurance
- Family care leave
- Bereavement leave
- Jury duty and voting leave
- Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
