Pharmacy Technician

Albertsons Companies • Portland, ME

18d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Pharmacy Technician, you help provide patients with an accurate and efficient pharmacy experience under a pharmacist’s supervision. You assist with prescription processing, data entry, and medication preparation within regulatory guidelines. The role includes regular customer interaction, such as answering inquiries, processing transactions, and referring clinical questions to the pharmacist.

You also help maintain an organized and consistent pharmacy by managing records, restocking supplies, keeping the workspace clean, and following federal and state regulations. The work involves prescription workflows, compliance, and day-to-day pharmacy operations in a fast-paced environment. This is an entry-level position 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.
• 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, including phone interactions with patients and providers.
• Attention to detail in prescription entry, labeling, calculations, and records.
• Ability to manage 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.
• Familiarity with prescription terminology, dosage forms, and product recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing prescriptions, entering data, preparing medications, and processing orders within regulatory limits.
• Assist patients and handle inquiries professionally and courteously; process transactions and direct clinical questions to the pharmacist.
• Maintain accuracy in prescription input, labeling, calculations, and record management.
• Manage multiple tasks and maintain workflow and compliance standards.
• Follow HIPAA requirements and federal and state pharmacy laws.
• Manage pharmacy records, restock supplies, and keep the workspace clean.
• Operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems.
• Read, interpret, and follow written and verbal instructions.

Benefits

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging.
• 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, applicable collective bargaining agreement, and/or Company policy, benefits may include vision, disability and life insurance, sick 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