Pharmacy Operations Technician

Job Summary

Central Fill is a centralized pharmacy operation in Freedom, PA, that supports filling a high-volume of prescriptions for our retail pharmacies with the help of robotics and automation.
As a Fill Center Pharmacy Packaging Technician, you’ll be a key part of our collaborative team. You’ll assist in various steps in the process to accurately and efficiently fill prescriptions, supporting Pharmacists, and ensuring that the warehouse pharmacy runs at the highest possible level.

Job Description

Join our team and experience the benefits of being a part of Giant Eagle. The Pharmacy Packaging Technician role is pivotal in our success, in this role at Central Fill, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive Pay : New hires start at $20.00/hour + $2.00 shift differential for start times at 3:00pm.

• Paid Time Off : With 10 vacation days, 5 sick days, 1 personal day, and 6 paid holidays – you will have the time you need to keep the balance between your work schedule and personal commitments.

• Comprehensive Healthcare : Medical, dental, vision, prescription, 401k with company match – we got your covered! All benefits are active within 30 days of hire for you and your family.

• Supportive and Inclusive Work Environment : We're not just a team - we're a community. Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find support, flexibility and a workplace where you can be your authentic self.

• Career Growth : Develop a fulfilling career, explore advancement opportunities within the same department or carve your path through other departments within Giant Eagle.

Job Requirements

• Experience Required: 0 to 6 months

• Certification or Licensing Required: Eligible to obtain registration as pharmacy technician with the applicable state board of pharmacy

• Experience Desired: Experience in drug handling protocols and best practices in a time-bound fulfillment order process

• Education Desired: High school diploma or equivalent

• Lifting Requirement: Up to 10 pounds

• Age Requirement: At least 18 years of age

Job Responsibilities

• Remove out of date and expired medications using proper company procedures.

• Train and mentor new department Team members.

• Report errors, omissions and incidents to Pharmacist on duty.

• Perform, under the direct supervision of a Pharmacist, the direct preparation and filling of a prescription.

• Prepare and fill non-auto counted drugs.

• Label bottles and prepackaged items accurately.

• Replenish canisters with consumables needed for prescription fulfillment.

• Maintain a neat and clean work environment in order to ensure that company and government requirements are met.

• Recognize, address and escalate system issues.

• Adhere to all company, state and federal policies, laws and regulations, including HIPAA.

• Operate semi-automatic cabinet in order to fill customer orders.

• Maintain production rates and meet quality expectations as determined by leadership.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

About Us

At Giant Eagle, we believe in nourishing life’s moments, big and small, because they matter. We strive to lead the way in quality, service, and everyday value. Most importantly, the compassion, care, and respect our Team Members show to each other and in our communities is what truly sets us apart. Here, you’ll find a place to win, grow, and be better together. If you want to make a real impact, belong to a supportive community, and build a meaningful career, we invite you to grow your future with us — because you matter.