Central Fill - Technician - Full Time - PM Shift

Albertsons•Ridgefield, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a closed-door, fast-paced pharmacy facility at Albertsons Companies’ Central Fulfillment Center in Ridgefield, Washington. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the technician fills prescription orders on a production line, using prescription-filling automation and semi-manual or manual workstations to ensure orders are accurate and complete and that workflow remains continuous and consistent. The position is typically a 40-hour workweek, with occasional overtime expected. The posting describes a first shift from 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM or a second shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM. The technician uses scanning, counting, packaging, and sorting technologies; monitors supplies and inventory; replenishes medication-counting devices; and performs basic machine troubleshooting. The role also includes manually filling prescriptions when needed, checking product details and prescription labels, entering or scanning lot and expiration information, preparing and sorting packages, and assisting with inventory tasks. The technician follows applicable pharmacy, safety, security, confidentiality, and regulatory procedures while contributing to team productivity and goals.

Requirements

Current Pharmacy Technician License in Washington.
Ability to preserve the confidentiality of patient information.
Commitment to safety and looking out for oneself and others.
Commitment to productivity and efficiency; self-motivated, energetic, and detail-oriented.
Highly organized, flexible, and adaptable, with the ability to prioritize.
Works well with others and can motivate colleagues; able to lead by example.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Professional image and proper grooming.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours as needed.
Able to stand and walk for at least 8 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Able to perform tasks involving pushing, pulling, grasping, bending, stooping, rotating, reaching, and lifting or carrying up to 40 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Consistent visual focus for tasks such as counting and observing.
Able to perform repetitive tasks for up to 100% of the time.

Nice To Haves

National Pharmacy Technician Certification.
Central Fulfillment Pharmacy Technician experience.
Preference for working in a closed-door environment without adjudication, customer interaction, or phone work.
Good computer skills.
Good math skills.

Responsibilities

Follow and promote company pharmacy, general safety, and security procedures and processes.
Use scanning and counting technologies to identify and select pharmaceutical products and quantities for prescription orders.
Keep medication-counting devices replenished.
Assist with maintaining pharmacy systems and technologies used for counting, conveying, packaging, and shipping prescriptions.
Monitor inventory and supplies at assigned stations, calibrate machines, troubleshoot routine jams and blockages, escalate technical issues, and work with the team to meet goals.
Monitor and maintain uptime of automated counting, collating, packaging, and sorting devices, using basic troubleshooting for routine errors.
Create and maintain documentation as requested.
Manually fill prescriptions as needed.
Verify product attributes, including size, strength, and quantity, before processing orders.
Enter or scan expiration dates and lot numbers.
Ensure prescription labels are correct.
Prepare packages, sort orders, and create manifests as needed.
Stock and rotate merchandise and supplies to limit shrinkage as needed.
Assist Inventory Technicians as requested and participate in inventory audits as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.