Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Arlington, VA

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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. The role includes regular customer interaction, such as answering inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

You also help maintain organization and consistency in the pharmacy by managing records, restocking supplies, keeping the workspace clean, and following federal and state regulations. The work includes handling prescription workflows, maintaining compliance, and supporting daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment. Physical duties include standing for extended periods and completing repetitive tasks throughout the shift.

Albertsons Companies describes this as an entry-level position with advancement opportunity. Starting pay is at least the applicable local minimum wage and may vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and applicable collective bargaining agreements. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old, or at least 18 depending on location requirements.
• Current Board of Pharmacy registration or licensure 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, courteous communication and effective verbal and written communication, including phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks while maintaining workflow and compliance standards.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and multiple requests 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, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines and under pharmacist supervision.
• Interact professionally with patients, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records and restock supplies.
• Keep the pharmacy workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Support daily pharmacy operations and manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development support.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and 401(k), among other benefits.
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, paid holidays, and retirement benefits such as pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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