Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Spokane Valley, WA

19d • $22 - $31

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 prescription processing, data entry, and medication preparation while following regulatory requirements. You regularly interact with customers by answering inquiries, processing transactions, and referring clinical questions to a pharmacist.

You also support organized and consistent pharmacy operations by managing records, restocking supplies, and maintaining a clean workspace. The role involves prescription workflows, regulatory compliance, and other daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment. Physical tasks include standing for extended periods and performing repetitive work.

Albertsons Companies describes itself as a people-oriented food and drug retailer committed to bringing people together around food, inspiring well-being, fostering belonging, and providing an easy, friendly customer experience. The company operates stores and pharmacies across multiple U.S. states and the District of Columbia.

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, courteous customer 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.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while maintaining workflow and compliance standards.
• 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.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines and under pharmacist supervision.
• Assist patients, answer inquiries, process transactions, and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records and follow applicable privacy and regulatory requirements.
• Restock supplies and keep the pharmacy workspace clean and organized.
• Support pharmacy workflows and daily operations while maintaining accuracy and compliance.
• Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages paid weekly.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Associate discounts.
• Training, career growth, and development supported by company 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