Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Position: Pharmacy Technician



Pay Rate: $26.00/hr



Work Location: Onsite



Address: Everett, WA 98203

Work Schedule

Current Schedule:

• Sunday: 7:00 AM 3:30 PM
• Monday Wednesday: 1:00 PM 9:30 PM
• Thursday: Off
• Friday: 1:00 PM 9:30 PM
• Saturday: Off

Conversion Opportunity: After approximately 3 6 months, the schedule may transition to Sunday Thursday or Monday Friday upon conversion to a employee.

Overtime: Mandatory overtime may occasionally be required, sometimes up to 1 additional hour.

Job Summary

seeking Pharmacy Technicians to support a high-volume Central Fill Pharmacy operation in Everett, Washington. This facility prepares patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail pharmacy chain.

This is a fast-paced, production-oriented pharmacy environment focused on picking, filling, replenishing, packaging, and shipping prescriptions . The position does not involve direct patient interaction, answering phones, or working with insurance companies.

Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the Pharmacy Technician will accurately prepare, package, and distribute medications while maintaining a consistent workflow and meeting daily production goals. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, dependable, comfortable performing repetitive tasks, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

Prescription Filling & Production

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate the correct medication and merchandise.
• Verify medication size, strength, and product information before filling.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to accurately count or determine the required quantity of medication.
• Maintain a continuous and accurate workflow to support daily production targets.
• Work safely and efficiently in a high-volume automated pharmacy environment.

Automated Dispensing & Replenishment

• Replenish medication in automated dispensing cells to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• Open and handle large quantities of medication bottles and product cases.
• Use handheld scanners to scan product barcodes.
• Enter medication lot numbers and expiration dates into the appropriate computer system.
• Monitor products carefully to prevent cross-contamination.
• Identify and remove expired or damaged products according to pharmacy procedures.

Specialty & Cold-Chain Products

• Prepare cold-chain and specialty prescriptions according to established handling requirements.
• Follow appropriate procedures for packaging and maintaining product integrity.
• Ensure medications are properly prepared for shipment.

Packing & Shipping

• Assist with packaging completed prescriptions.
• Prepare prescriptions for shipment according to established procedures.
• Verify prescription information and packaging requirements before distribution.
• Maintain patient safety and product accuracy throughout the packing and shipping process.

Inventory Management

• Complete weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Inventory Manager.
• Audit inventory in primary and secondary bin locations.
• Identify and research inventory discrepancies.
• Assist with determining potential root causes of inventory variances.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and report issues when identified.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all pharmacy policies, procedures, and standard operating practices.
• Comply with applicable federal and state pharmacy requirements.
• Protect patient privacy and comply with HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain a strong safety-first approach.
• Identify potential errors or discrepancies and escalate issues appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal Pharmacy Technician will be:

• Highly dependable with strong attendance.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Detail-oriented and accurate when handling medications.
• Comfortable performing repetitive tasks while maintaining consistent quality.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A strong team player with effective communication skills.
• Comfortable working with pharmacy automation and computer systems.
• Able to recognize problems, troubleshoot basic issues, and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Flexible and willing to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Able to reliably report onsite for the assigned shift.

Required Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or ExCPT is required.
• Ability to work onsite in Everett, WA.
• Reliable transportation to the work location.
• Ability to work the assigned schedule.
• Willingness to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-volume production environment.

Work Environment

This is a Central Fill pharmacy environment supporting high-volume prescription fulfillment. The position primarily involves picking, filling, replenishing, packaging, inventory activities, and shipping .

There is no direct patient interaction, phone support, or insurance-related work associated with this position.

Compensation & Opportunity

• Pay Rate: $26.00/hr
• Contract Position
• 2 openings available
• Onsite Everett, WA
• Potential opportunity to convert to a employee after approximately 3 6 months , subject to business needs and performance.
• Potential schedule change upon conversion to Sunday Thursday or Monday Friday .

Location:
6801 Seaway BLVD
Everett, WA 98203