Pharmacy Technician

Puyallup Tribal Health Authority • Tacoma, WA

3d • $27 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

Bring Your Pharmacy Career Somewhere Meaningful. Care for Community. Build Relationships. Make an Impact Every Day. At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), our work goes beyond prescriptions — we are committed to improving the health and wellness of the Indigenous community through compassionate, culturally grounded care. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician who wants to be part of a collaborative team where your work truly matters. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy helping people, and want to work for an organization that values culture, community, and employee well-being, we would love to meet you. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in helping patients access the medications and care they need. You’ll work closely with pharmacists and healthcare providers in a high-volume pharmacy environment that fills approximately 800–1,200 prescriptions daily.

Requirements

• Current WA State Pharmacy Technician certification
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Proficiency in third-party billing and dosage calculations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience in a retail pharmacy is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and dispensing
• Triage patients at the pharmacy window with professionalism and compassion
• Process new and refill prescriptions (in person, phone, electronic, and fax)
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations, labeling, counting, pouring, and mixing medications
• Verify patient information, eligibility, and insurance
• Troubleshoot third-party billing rejections and complete prior authorizations
• Maintain pharmaceutical inventory, inspect for outdates, and restock as needed
• Document stock movement, returns, and destructions
• Support training of technical staff in billing, inventory control, and prescription production
• Rotate through all pharmacy work areas to support team workflow
• Participate in monthly pharmacy meetings and annual required trainings
• Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards

Benefits

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

What This Job Offers

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