Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Olympia, WA

15d • $22 - $31

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you help ensure patients receive accurate and efficient service while working under a pharmacist’s supervision. You assist with prescription processing, data entry, and medication preparation within regulatory guidelines. Regular patient interactions include answering inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

You also help maintain an organized and consistent pharmacy by managing records, restocking supplies, and keeping the workspace clean while following applicable federal and state regulations. The role involves supporting prescription workflows, compliance, and daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment requiring accuracy, structure, and attention to detail.

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 in 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.
• Experience assisting with data entry, medication preparation, and order processing within regulatory limits.
• 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.
• Effective verbal and written communication, including phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Ability to manage changing priorities and multiple requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfort with 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.
• Interact professionally and courteously with patients, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to a pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records, restock supplies, and keep the workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and applicable federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Complete required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.
• Read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• 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, and applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; sick pay accrued based on hours worked; PTO/vacation pay accrued based on hours worked; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and retirement benefits, including pension and/or 401(k) eligibility.
• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.

What This Job Offers

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