Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

This Pharmacy Technician position supports a high-volume central fill pharmacy in Everett, WA that supplies patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail chain. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, you accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in an automated refill setting, prepare and package medications, and help maintain a continuous workflow to meet daily production goals. You work productively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to improved patient care while growing your skills within a leading healthcare supply chain organization.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate indicated medications on labeled shelves and verify the correct drug, size, and strength for each prescription.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to count or determine the appropriate number of units needed to accurately fill prescriptions.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity, opening and handling large quantities of bottles and cases of product.
• Use handheld scanner units to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot numbers into the computer application with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain a strong focus to avoid cross contamination and perform quality assurance checks to identify and remove expired or damaged products.
• Prepare cold chain and specialty prescriptions, following specific requirements for handling, packing, and temperature control.
• Assist with packing and shipping of prescriptions to ensure timely and accurate delivery to patients and retail locations.
• Understand and strictly follow federal and state HIPAA laws and pharmacy standard procedures to protect patient safety and privacy.
• Complete weekly cycle counts as assigned, auditing cell inventory and counting products in primary and secondary bin locations.
• Assist with research and identification of root causes for inventory discrepancies and collaborate on corrective actions as needed.
• Demonstrate effective problem resolution skills by recognizing issues, addressing them promptly, and escalating concerns to management when appropriate.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-first culture that aims to be best-in-class in pharmacy operations and consistently exceed customer expectations.

Essential Skills

• Active Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required to work in the role longer than six months.
• 0–1 year of experience in a pharmacy production, central fill, or similar high-volume pharmacy environment.
• Experience with prescription refill processes and pharmacy support functions in retail or central fill settings.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and work with computer-generated prescription screens.
• Basic mathematical skills to count, calculate, and verify quantities for prescription filling.
• Strong attention to detail and focus to prevent cross contamination and medication errors.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with federal and state HIPAA regulations and standard pharmacy procedures.
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills, including recognizing issues, addressing them, and escalating to management when necessary.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician certification from PTCB or ExCPT, demonstrating national-level competency.
• Experience in retail pharmacy, central fill pharmacy, or healthcare supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing equipment and high-volume pick, pack, and ship operations.
• Comfort using handheld scanning devices and pharmacy-related computer applications.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, privacy, and quality assurance practices.
• Interest in growing and advancing within a leading organization in pharmaceutical healthcare supply chain management and health technology.
• Ability to contribute to a culture that regularly celebrates successes and strives to be best-in-class in pharmacy operations.

Work Environment

This role is based in a central fill pharmacy facility in Everett, WA with a fast-paced, high-volume pick, pack, and ship atmosphere. The position follows an evening/swing shift schedule:
Monday through Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You must be available for mandatory overtime, which is regularly up to 1 hour per shift and may occasionally extend to 2 hours following major U.S. holidays. The environment is team-oriented with a strong safety-first attitude, utilizing automated dispensing…