Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Newcastle, WA

12d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you help provide patients with an accurate and efficient pharmacy experience while working under a pharmacist’s supervision. You assist with prescription processing, data entry, and medication preparation within regulatory guidelines, and interact with customers by answering inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

The role also involves keeping pharmacy operations organized and consistent by managing records, restocking supplies, maintaining a clean workspace, and following applicable federal and state regulations. The work includes prescription workflows, compliance, and daily operational support in a fast-paced environment. The posting describes extended standing and repetitive tasks as part of the work.

The position requires applicable Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure, completion of required pharmacy training and technician development requirements, and working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, prescription processing, and HIPAA guidelines. Applicants must meet the applicable minimum age requirement of 16 or 18 depending on location. Availability for varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is preferred.

Albertsons Companies describes its culture as people-oriented, inclusive, and focused on customer service, belonging, and employee development. Starting pay is at least the local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Benefits depend on eligibility, length of service, hours worked, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

• Meet the applicable minimum age requirement: 16 years or older, or 18 years or older depending on location.
• Hold current Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure where applicable.
• Complete required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
• Have working knowledge of pharmacy procedures, prescription processing, and HIPAA guidelines.
• Be able to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Be proficient in computer systems and basic math calculations.
• Be able to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Demonstrate professional, courteous communication with patients and effective verbal and written communication, including by phone.
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Be able to organize and manage multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Be comfortable standing for extended periods and completing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Nice To Haves

• Availability to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines and under pharmacist supervision.
• Interact with patients and customers, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Manage pharmacy records and maintain accurate documentation.
• Restock supplies and keep the pharmacy workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and procedures.
• Support pharmacy workflows, compliance, and daily operations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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