Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Great Falls, VA

2d • $20 - $22

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, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines. You also interact with customers by answering inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

The role includes maintaining organized pharmacy operations by managing records, restocking supplies, and keeping the workspace clean while following federal and state requirements. The work involves prescription workflows, compliance, and support for daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age, 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 and courteous communication when assisting patients and handling inquiries, including verbal and written communication and phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Accuracy in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Ability 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 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 prescription processing, data entry, medication preparation, and order processing within regulatory limits.
• Interact with patients and customers, answer inquiries, process transactions, and refer clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records and support accurate record management.
• Restock supplies and keep the workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Support pharmacy workflows and daily operations while managing multiple requests and priorities.

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 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