Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant Job Description

This Pharmacy Assistant position supports a Central Fill pharmacy in Everett, WA that supplies patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail chain. You will work in an automated refill center and perform a variety of warehouse and fulfillment tasks, including packing prescriptions, receiving and shipping orders, and supporting high-volume, pick-pack-ship operations. This role is fast-paced, team-oriented, and safety-focused, offering opportunities to grow and advance within a leading organization in the pharmaceutical healthcare supply chain.

• Process patient prescription orders accurately and prepare them for shipping.
• Fold and pack paperwork with prescriptions to ensure each order includes the correct documentation.
• Sort patient orders by store location and place them into totes for shipment.
• Load packaged product and totes into trucks in an organized and timely manner.
• Perform warehouse operations such as receiving, packing, sorting, and shipping prescriptions.
• Review operational and production reports to identify and correct errors.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maintain quality and compliance.
• Work efficiently in a high-volume, automated refill center with a focus on safety and accuracy.
• Collaborate with team members to meet production goals and exceed internal and external customer expectations.
• Participate in training opportunities to expand skills and support continuous improvement in pharmacy operations.

• Current or obtainable WA State Pharmacy Assistant License (candidates may apply for the license upon acceptance; processing typically takes 12 weeks).
• 01 year of experience in a pharmacy production environment or similar setting.
• Experience or familiarity with pharmacy support functions such as prescription refill processing.
• Background in data entry, pick-pack-ship, healthcare support, or related warehouse operations.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds safely and repeatedly.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of the shift (8+ hours per day).
• Ability to perform frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping during the shift.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with automated systems.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate packing, sorting, and shipping of prescriptions.
• Commitment to following safety protocols, policies, and standard operating procedures.

• Interest in working within a large, global leader in pharmaceutical healthcare supply chain management and retail pharmacy.
• Motivation to grow and advance within a high-volume pharmacy operations environment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a pick-pack-ship automation setting.
• Willingness to participate in a variety of training opportunities to expand skills and knowledge.
• Reliability and flexibility to support mandatory overtime, especially around major U.S. holidays.
• Strong customer-focused mindset to help deliver best-in-class pharmacy operations and service.

This role is fully on-site in a Central Fill pharmacy facility in Everett, WA. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume automated refill center with a pick-pack-ship atmosphere focused on safety and efficiency. The environment involves standing and walking for most of an 8+ hour shift, along with frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The typical work schedule for the first 612 months is Sunday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., and Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with Thursdays and Saturdays off. Mandatory overtime is regular and can extend the shift by up to 1 hour, and occasionally up to 2 hours following major U.S. holidays. The role does not involve patient interaction or insurance data entry, allowing you to focus on production, accuracy, and operational excellence. The organization emphasizes a safety-first culture, regularly celebrates team successes, and strives to be best-in-class for pharmacy operations while providing a variety of training opportunities and a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere.

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

The pay range for this position is $20.95 - $20.95/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)

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

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

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