Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Albertsons Companies • Seattle, WA

16d • $19 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician Assistant, you help create a smooth and efficient experience for customers at the pharmacy counter. You greet customers, process transactions, assist with locating non-prescription items, and provide professional, courteous service. You help customers navigate their visit and direct questions to the pharmacist when needed.

You also help keep the pharmacy organized and operating consistently throughout the day. Duties include assisting with order processing, maintaining cleanliness, managing records, and performing basic pharmacy tasks within regulatory guidelines. The work requires organization, attention to detail, and comfort in a fast-paced environment. The role also involves customer service and retail-floor tasks such as stocking and merchandising products, monitoring inventory, and maintaining organized work areas. Employees may work varied shifts, including day, evening, or overnight schedules, and must be comfortable with frequent lifting and movement, including lifting up to 60 pounds.

The posting describes the general nature of the work; duties and skills may vary by store. Employees must comply with company, division, and store policies and applicable laws. Starting rates are at least the local minimum wage and may vary by location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old, or at least 18 depending on location requirements.
• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Strong communication and basic math skills.
• Comply with company policies and applicable pharmacy regulations.
• Comfort with frequent lifting, carrying, and movement, including lifting up to 60 pounds.
• Comfort working varied shifts, including day, evening, or overnight schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Prior customer service or retail experience is preferred.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed is preferred.
• Clear communication when assisting customers on the sales floor.
• Familiarity with store layout, product locations, and pricing.
• Attention to detail in stocking, rotation, labeling, and removing outdated products.
• Organization and time-management skills.
• Ability to use pallet jacks, box cutters, and store equipment while following safety guidelines.
• Inventory awareness and ability to maintain backroom organization.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and provide professional, courteous assistance at the pharmacy counter and on the sales floor.
• Process customer transactions and help customers locate non-prescription items.
• Direct customer questions to the pharmacist when needed.
• Assist with order processing and basic pharmacy tasks within regulatory guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the pharmacy and other assigned areas.
• Manage records and support pharmacy operations.
• Stock products accurately, maintain displays, rotate and label items, and remove outdated products.
• Monitor stock levels and maintain backroom organization.
• Operate pallet jacks, box cutters, registers, computers, pharmacy systems, and other store equipment safely as applicable.
• Follow company policies, safety procedures, stocking processes, and applicable pharmacy regulations.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, and applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay accrued based on hours worked; PTO/vacation pay accrued based on hours worked; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed