Certified Pharmacy Technician

Amerit Consulting; Everett (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerit Consulting is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a central fill site in Everett, WA, supporting a national retail chain. The role involves picking, packing, and high-volume automated prescription fulfillment under supervision of a Pharmacist, with emphasis on accuracy and timely production.

Candidate must have a High School Diploma and national certification (PTCB or ExCPT). Onsite with overtime as needed; transportation required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma is required.
• National Certification through PTCB or ExCPT is required.
• Ability to work in a high-volume pharmacy production setting.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy.
• Basic mathematical reasoning and medication quantity calculation skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate medications on labeled shelves and verify product size and strength.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine the appropriate quantity of medication required for prescription fulfillment.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity.
• Open medication bottles and cases and handle large quantities of pharmaceutical products.
• Use handheld scanners to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot information into computer applications.
• Maintain focus to prevent cross-contamination and conduct quality assurance checks for expired or damaged products.
• Prepare cold-chain and specialty prescriptions according to specific handling and packaging requirements.
• Assist with prescription packing and shipping activities.
• Comply with federal and state HIPAA regulations and pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Perform weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Inventory Manager.
• Audit cell inventory and count products at primary and secondary bin locations.
• Research and identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Recognize, resolve, and elevate operational issues to management as needed.
• Maintain a consistent workflow while meeting daily production targets.

Skills

PTCB or ExCPT certification

High-volume production

Accurate repetitive tasks

Math/quantity calculations

Safety/compliance focus

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Our client, a Global Fortune 50 organization and one of world’s largest distributors of healthcare systems, Medical supplies & Pharmaceutical products, seeks an accomplished Certified Pharmacy Technician.

Duration: 3-6 months with possible extension

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• Thursday and Saturday: Off
• Candidates must live within a reasonable commuting distance and have reliable transportation to report onsite daily.
• Consistent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Job Description:

Currently ranked 9th on the FORTUNE 500, McKesson is a global leader in U.S. Pharmaceutical & Healthcare supply chain management solutions, Retail Pharmacy, Healthcare Specialty, Health Technology, Community Oncology, and Specialty Care. United by its ICARE shared principles, McKesson employees work every day to innovate and deliver opportunities to improve patient care in every setting—one product, one partner, one patient at a time.

This position is based at a Central Fill pharmacy in Everett, WA, supplying patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail pharmacy chain.

There is no patient interaction, answering of phones, or dealing with insurance companies.

The Pharmacy Technician will work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, safety-first production environment focused on picking, packing, shipping, and high-volume automated prescription fulfillment. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, the technician will accurately prepare, package, and distribute medications while maintaining consistent workflow and meeting daily production goals.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities:

• Manually fill prescription vials with prescribed tablets and capsules.
• Read computer-generated screens to locate medications on labeled shelves and verify product size and strength.
• Perform basic mathematical calculations to determine the appropriate quantity of medication required for prescription fulfillment.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity.
• Open medication bottles and cases and handle large quantities of pharmaceutical products.
• Use handheld scanners to scan product barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot information into computer applications.
• Maintain focus to prevent cross-contamination and conduct quality assurance checks for expired or damaged products.
• Prepare cold-chain and specialty prescriptions according to specific handling and packaging requirements.
• Assist with prescription packing and shipping activities.
• Comply with federal and state HIPAA regulations and pharmacy standard operating procedures to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Perform weekly cycle counts as assigned by the Inventory Manager.
• Audit cell inventory and count products at primary and secondary bin locations.
• Research and identify root causes of inventory discrepancies.
• Recognize, resolve, and elevate operational issues to management as needed.
• Maintain a consistent workflow while meeting daily production targets.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• National Certification through PTCB or ExCPT.
• Ability to work in a high-volume pharmacy production setting.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks with a high degree of accuracy.
• Basic mathematical reasoning and medication quantity calculation skills.
• Ability to follow safety procedures, quality standards, and pharmacy regulations.

Additional Qualifications:

• Reliable transportation to the onsite work location.
• Flexibility to work mandatory overtime when required.
• Strong problem-solving and issue-escalation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a Central Fill pharmacy environment.
• Experience with automated medication dispensing systems.
• Experience with pharmacy inventory management, cycle counts, and quality assurance procedures.

Jatin R Bhardwaj

www.ameritconsulting.com

Company Overview:

Amerit Consulting is an extremely fast-growing staffing and consulting firm. Amerit Consulting was founded in 2002 to provide consulting, temporary staffing, direct hire, and payrolling services to Fortune 500 companies nationally; as well as small to mid-sized organizations on a local & regional level. Currently, Amerit has over 2,000 employees in 47 states. We develop and implement solutions that help our clients operate more efficiently, deliver greater customer satisfaction, and see a positive impact on their bottom line. We create value by bringing together the right people to achieve results. Our clients and employees say they choose to work with Amerit because of how we work with them - with service that exceeds their expectations and a personal commitment to their success. Our deep expertise in human capital management has fueled our expansion into direct hire placements, temporary staffing, contract placements, and additional staffing and consulting services that propel our clients’ businesses forward.

Amerit Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state and federal laws.