Certified Pharmacy Technician, Amazon Pharmacy

Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need when they need them and take them as prescribed. We have provided customers with the ability to find transparent and simple pricing, receive 24/7 customer service support and have their meds delivered to their doorsteps while creating programs and products that embody our mission and position ourselves in becoming the world's safest and fastest online pharmacy.

We are looking for a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join us on our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy!

This position offers a unique blend of on-the-road independence and in-pharmacy teamwork! In this role, you will be responsible for both kiosk management and working within our pharmacy operations, including driving from the Pharmacy to our Kiosk locations, refilling inventory and maintaining Pharmacy Kiosk Machines in regionalized areas. You will also be working in the physical Pharmacy location preparing orders for customer shipments.

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Key job responsibilities

• Drive from physical Pharmacy locations to our remote Pharmacy Kiosk locations with company provided vehicle
• Refill Pharmacy Kiosks with medication, paper, clean machine, and collect discarded inventory for return
• Prepare inventory shipments for Kiosk replenishment
• Assist pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the state board of pharmacy
• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules and regulations
• Work daily with Leadership to ensure the right medications are put in the right orders
• Run automated machinery required to pre-sort and package medications
• Fill exception trays with appropriate medication
• Transition Amazon Pharmacy orders through different workflow stages from initial dispense through quality control
• Count and fill prescription vials and affix labels on bulk prescription items
• Pack and ship completed orders including printing and affixing appropriate labels on dispenser, shipping boxes
• Sort and triage the right boxes to ship at the right time
• Aid the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas within the pharmacy.
• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery
• Work a flexible schedule - shifts will possibly start and end outside of normal site business hours

Physical Requirements:

During shifts last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 10 hours excluding overtime, flex and part-time shifts may vary):

• Driving for long periods of time (8+hrs)
• Standing, bending, reaching above the head, kneeling, crouching and/or stretching
• Lifting and moving products up to 49 lbs in weight
• Manual dexterity of hands and wrists

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license (or equivalent trainee/assistant license) in state of employment
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 6+ months of working with computer and web based tools experience
• Valid and active driver's license
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor
• Ability to read and understand English language labeling on product cartons and prescription labels
• Clean driving record that passes Amazon's Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Checks (to be rechecked annually). Driving privileges will be revoked if your DMV reports indicates you have received a ticket for one or more of the following violations: Evading responsibility, Being at fault in a fatal accident, Having two or more motor vehicle accidents in the last three years, Having a motor vehicle accident resulting in greater than $5,000 in damages, Driving under the influence or in any way impaired by alcohol or drugs, Reckless Driving, Recurrent speeding violations, Recurrent driving suspensions, Three or more driving violations within the last three years

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience recognizing and identifying patient medications
• Experience working in fast paced environments, and managing workload even during times of stress, or escalated activity
• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company's reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, CA, San Diego - 27.15 - 27.15 USD hourly