Central Fill Pharmacy Technician: Impact Patient Care

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a high-volume central fill operation in Everett, WA. Under a Pharmacist's supervision, you will fill prescriptions, prep medications, and support daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Washington license, national certification (PTCB or ExCPT) and 0–1 year experience in similar settings. You will work Sundays to Thursdays with a split day schedule and contribute to patient safety, accuracy, and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Active Washington State Pharmacy Technician License.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required to work in the role longer than six months.
• 0-1 year of experience in a pharmacy production, central fill, or similar high-volume pharmacy environment.
• Experience with prescription refill processes and pharmacy support functions in retail or central fill settings.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and work with computer-generated prescription screens.
• Basic mathematical skills to count, calculate, and verify quantities for prescription filling.
• Strong attention to detail and focus to prevent cross contamination and medication errors.
• Understanding of and ability to comply with federal and state HIPAA regulations and standard pharmacy procedures.
• Demonstrated problem resolution skills, including recognizing issues, addressing them, and escalating to management when necessary.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining accuracy and productivity in a fast-paced environment.
• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules according to established procedures and safety standards.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate indicated medications on labeled shelves and verify the correct drug, size, and strength for each prescription.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to count or determine the appropriate number of units needed to accurately fill prescriptions.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity, opening and handling large quantities of bottles and cases of product.
• Use handheld scanner units to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot numbers into the computer application with a high level of accuracy.
• Maintain a strong 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 requirements for handling, packing, and temperature control.
• 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 laws and pharmacy standard procedures to protect patient safety and privacy.
• Complete weekly cycle counts as assigned, auditing cell inventory and counting products in primary and secondary bin locations.
• Assist with research and identification of root causes for inventory discrepancies and collaborate on corrective actions as needed.
• Demonstrate effective problem resolution skills by recognizing issues, addressing them, and escalating concerns to management when appropriate.
• Contribute to a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-first culture that aims to be best-in-class in pharmacy operations and consistently exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Washington State license

PTCB/ExCPT certification

1 year experience

Data entry accuracy

HIPAA compliance

Education

PTCB or ExCPT certification

Tools

Automated dispensing equipment

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician for a high-volume central fill operation in Everett, WA. Under a Pharmacist's supervision, you will fill prescriptions, prep medications, and support daily production goals in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires Washington license, national certification (PTCB or ExCPT) and 0–1 year experience in similar settings. You will work Sundays to Thursdays with a split day schedule and contribute to patient safety, accuracy, and quality assurance.