Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Westchester, IL

11d • $15 - $17

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you help provide patients with an accurate and efficient pharmacy experience under the supervision of a pharmacist. You assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, preparing medications within regulatory guidelines, handling customer interactions and transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

You also maintain organization and consistency in the pharmacy by managing records, restocking supplies, keeping the workspace clean, and following federal and state regulations. The role involves prescription workflows, compliance, and support for daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old, or at least 18 depending on location requirements.
• Current Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure is required where applicable.
• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Successful completion of required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
• Working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, prescription processing, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Proficiency with computer systems and basic math calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional communication skills for assisting patients and handling inquiries, including phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Attention to detail, organization, and time-management skills to handle multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and compliance.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort standing for extended periods and completing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records and support accurate prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Restock supplies and keep the pharmacy workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Complete required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support from leaders.
• 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, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits (pension and/or 401(k) eligibility).

What This Job Offers

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