Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

This Pharmacy Technician role is based in a 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 a high-volume, automated refill environment. You prepare, package, and distribute medications in a fast-paced production setting, maintaining 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.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules according to established procedures and standards.
• Read computer-generated screens to identify the correct medication on labeled shelves, verifying the appropriate size and strength.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to count or determine the correct number of units needed to fill each prescription accurately.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity by opening and handling large quantities of bottles and cases of product.
• Use a handheld scanner to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot numbers into the computer application with high accuracy.
• Maintain a high level of 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 handling, storage, and packing requirements to maintain product integrity.
• 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 regulations and pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Complete weekly cycle counts as assigned, auditing cell inventory and counting product in primary and secondary bin locations.
• Assist with researching and identifying root causes of inventory discrepancies and collaborate with team members to resolve issues.
• Recognize operational and workflow issues, address them when appropriate, and escalate concerns to management when needed.

Essential Skills

• Active Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
• 01 year of experience in a pharmacy production environment or similar high-volume pharmacy setting.
• Experience with prescription refill processes and pharmacy support functions.
• Familiarity with retail pharmacy or central fill pharmacy operations.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry in pharmacy systems and applications.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain focus while performing repetitive tasks.
• Basic mathematical skills for counting and calculating medication quantities.
• Demonstrated problem-resolution skills, including the ability to recognize issues, address them, and escalate to management when appropriate.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with federal and state HIPAA laws and pharmacy standard procedures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a high-volume, automated refill or central fill pharmacy environment.
• Comfort using handheld scanners and computerized inventory or dispensing systems.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a production environment.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, medication accuracy, and quality assurance.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and production goals in a fast-paced setting.

Work Environment

This position is based in a fast-paced, high-volume Central Fill pharmacy environment focused on pick, pack, and ship operations. The role follows an evening/swing shift schedule: Sunday 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday 1:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m., and Friday 1:00 p.m. 9:30 p.m., with Thursday and Saturday off. There are other available shifts so please still apply if looking for a different shift. Mandatory overtime is common and may be up to 1 hour on regular days, and occasionally up to 2 hours following major U.S. holidays. You work in a team-oriented setting with a strong safety-first culture, using automated dispensing cells, handheld scanners, and computer-based systems to manage inventory and prescriptions. The organization emphasizes innovation, continuous improvement, and best-in-class pharmacy operations, offering opportunities to grow, advance, and contribute to improved patient care across multiple healthcare settings. The team regularly celebrates its successes and strives to exceed expectations for both internal and external customers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $26.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)