Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Torrance, CA

14d • $20 - $27

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. You also interact with customers by answering inquiries, processing transactions, and referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.

The role includes maintaining organized and consistent pharmacy operations by managing records, restocking supplies, and keeping the workspace clean while following federal and state regulations. It involves handling prescription workflows, maintaining compliance, and supporting daily operations in a steady, 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 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 in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Organization and time-management skills to 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, answer inquiries, and process transactions.
• Direct clinical questions to the 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 maintain workflow and compliance standards.

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).
• Vacation and paid time off.
• Depending on length of service, hours worked, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or company policy, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, sick pay, PTO/vacation 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