Pharmacy Tech Sam's

Sam's Club; Lathrop (CA); On-site; USD 30,996 - 42,016; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Sam's Club is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in California to process member purchases, manage the pharmacy area, and assist with prescription fulfillment. You will enter data into the pharmacy system, handle third‑party claims, and support the pharmacist with patient services and compliance.

The role requires meeting state requirements and obtaining national certification within 9 months of starting. Excellent customer service and accuracy are essential in this fast‑paced setting.

Qualifications

• Meets all state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Must obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/PTCE) or NHA ExCPT within 9 months of job entry.

Responsibilities

• Process member purchases at cash registers and related hardware.
• Maintain the pharmacy area, manage claims and returns, and ensure safety and compliance.
• Monitor prescription fulfillment, process insurance claims, and handle pickups and documentation.
• Assist pharmacist with prescription fulfillment and patient/customer service.
• Enter prescription data into pharmacy software and maintain patient records.
• Fill prescriptions and assist with returns, transfers, and third-party processing.
• Collaborate with managers and coworkers, prioritize tasks, and support continuous improvement.
• Adhere to company policies and the Open Door Policy.

Education

National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB/PTCE) or NHA ExCPT

Job description

Position Summary

A Pharmacy Technician responsible for processing member purchases, managing merchandise presentation, operating cash registers, handling claims and returns, monitoring prescription fulfillment, maintaining the pharmacy area, entering prescription data, filling prescriptions, assisting with pickups, completing paperwork, and ensuring compliance with policies and standards.

What You'll Do

Processes member purchases by operating cash registers and related hardware, using appropriate procedures for different payment types and items sold.

Maintains merchandise presentation by stocking, rotating, and disposing of damaged or expired goods; setting up displays; signing and pricing merchandise; securing fragile and high‑shrink items.

Maintains the pharmacy area in accordance with company policies, properly handling claims and returns, using equipment for merchandising functions, verifying on‑hand merchandise, arranging supplies, identifying shrink and damages, ensuring safety, and completing required documentation.

Monitors prescription fulfillment, resolves problems, processes insurance claims, rescans illegible images, alerts members to out‑of‑stock inventory, partial fills, and physician authorization requirements.

Promotes and maintains the pharmacy’s professional reputation, assists the pharmacist with prescription fulfillment, processes third‑party claims, assists members with prescriptions and purchases, and secures paperwork.

Provides patient/member service: acknowledges member, identifies needs, initiates prescription fulfillment at the drop‑off window, creates orders, promotes products, resolves member issues, assists in purchase decisions, locates OTC merchandise, and maintains a safe shopping environment.

Enters prescription data into pharmacy software, translating prescriptions, transcribing data, and creating or modifying patient records.

Fills prescriptions by retrieving orders, counting, pouring, measuring, mixing medications, selecting containers, operating scanning equipment, and ensuring accuracy.

Assists during pickup by verifying information, entering data, marking prescriptions, retrieving bags, scanning tags, gathering signatures (HIPAA), and logging sales of restricted items.

Completes work assignments, uses data and resources, collaborates with managers and coworkers, prioritizes tasks, communicates progress, recommends improvements, and adapts to change.

Complies with company policies, procedures, ethics, and standards by implementing action plans and the Open Door Policy.

Benefits

• Health benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off benefits include PTO, parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices.
• Other benefits include short‑term and long‑term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

Live Better U

Live Better U is a company‑paid education benefit program for full‑time and part‑time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short‑form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility and Terms

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 a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J.

Wage Range

The hourly wage range for this position is $22.50 to $30.50. The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation in the form of premiums may be paid in amounts ranging from $0.35 per hour to $3.00 per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

Minimum Qualifications

Meets all state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, such as minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure when required by the State Board of Pharmacy. Must obtain National Pharmacy Technician Certification issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT) within 9 months of job entry.

Preferred Qualifications

Primary Location: 16150 GOLDEN VLY PKWY, LATHROP, CA 95330-0000, United States of America

Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug‑free workplace and have a no‑tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.