Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Puyallup, WA

15d • $22 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you help ensure an accurate and efficient experience for patients while working under a pharmacist’s supervision. You assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, and preparing medications within regulatory guidelines. Regular customer 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 federal and state regulations. The role involves prescription workflows, compliance, and daily pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age, or 18 years of age where required by location.
• 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 mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Professional, courteous communication skills, including verbal and written communication and phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Accuracy and attention to detail in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.
• 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, and medication preparation within regulatory guidelines.
• Answer patient inquiries, process transactions, and refer clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain pharmacy records and follow applicable documentation requirements.
• Restock supplies and keep the pharmacy workspace clean and organized.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Manage multiple tasks and changing priorities while maintaining workflow and compliance standards.

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 service length, hours worked, and any applicable collective bargaining agreement: medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance; sick pay; PTO/vacation pay; 7–9 paid holidays annually; bereavement pay; and pension and/or 401(k) retirement benefits.

What This Job Offers

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