Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Sanford, ME

18d • Onsite

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 in accordance with regulatory guidelines. You interact with customers by answering inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.

You also help maintain pharmacy organization and consistent operations by managing records, restocking supplies, and keeping the workspace clean while following federal and state regulations. The role involves steady prescription workflow, compliance, and daily operational support in a fast-paced environment. The position is described as entry level, with advancement opportunity.

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.
• 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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines.
• Interact with patients by answering questions and handling inquiries, processing transactions, and directing clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Manage pharmacy records and restock supplies.
• Keep the workspace clean and organized.
• Follow applicable federal and state regulations, HIPAA requirements, and pharmacy procedures.
• Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Complete required pharmacy training programs and technician development requirements.

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