Certified Pharmacy Technician

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished Certified
Pharmacy Technician.

• Thursday and Saturday:
  Off
• Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation to report onsite daily.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Currently ranked 9th on the FORTUNE 500, McKesson is a global leader in U.S. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare supply chain management solutions, Retail Pharmacy, Healthcare Specialty, Health Technology, Community Oncology, and Specialty Care. United by its ICARE shared principles, McKesson employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities to improve patient care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time.

This position is based at a Central Fill pharmacy in Everett, WA, supplying patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail pharmacy chain.

There is no patient interaction, answering of phones, or dealing with insurance companies.

The Pharmacy Technician will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-first production environment focused on picking, packing, shipping, and high-volume automated prescription fulfillment. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the technician will accurately prepare, package, and distribute medications while maintaining consistent workflow and meeting daily production goals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate medications on labeled shelves and verify product size and strength.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine the appropriate quantity of medication required for prescription fulfillment.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity.
• Open medication bottles and cases and handle large quantities of pharmaceutical products.
• Use handheld scanners to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot information into computer applications.
• Maintain focus to prevent cross-contamination and conduct quality assurance checks for expired or damaged products.
• Prepare cold-chain and specialty prescriptions according to specific handling and packaging requirements.
• Assist with prescription packing and shipping activities.
• Comply with federal and state HIPAA regulations and pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Perform weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Inventory Manager.
• Audit cell inventory and count products at primary and secondary bin locations.
• Research and identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Recognize, resolve, and elevate operational issues to management as needed.
• Maintain a consistent workflow while meeting daily production targets.

• High School Diploma
• National Certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
• Ability to work in a high-volume pharmacy production setting.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Basic mathematical reasoning and medication quantity calculation skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and pharmacy regulations.

• Reliable transportation to the onsite work location.
• Flexibility to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-escalation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to…