Pharmacy Technician

Safeway; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 23,970 - 33,613; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture

Competitive wages paid weekly

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Leadership investment in training and career growth

Health and welfare benefits (Medical, Dental, 401k and more)

Vacation and paid time off

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Oakland, California, to support pharmacists and communities by ensuring patients have access to their prescriptions. The role requires a valid pharmacy technician license and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Successful candidates will demonstrate a commitment to community service, possess excellent interpersonal skills, and be eager to learn. The role offers competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Current, valid pharmacy technician license for the state of California (mandatory).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Pride in work quality, regardless of size.

Responsibilities

• Support our pharmacies, pharmacists, and communities.
• Help patients obtain their prescriptions.
• Promote and provide immunizations where allowed by law.

Skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Excellent interpersonal skills

Commitment to community service and customer care

Education

Current, valid pharmacy technician license for California

Job description

A Day in the Life

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support our pharmacies, pharmacists, and communities. You create an easy, friendly, and exciting pharmacy experience for patients, helping them obtain their prescriptions. You will be trained to promote and provide immunizations (where allowed by law) to keep patients safe in the communities we serve.

Pay Transparency

The pay range is $17.40 - $24.40 per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates vary based on location, experience, qualifications, and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Current, valid pharmacy technician license for the state of California (mandatory).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Pride in work quality, regardless of size.
• Commitment to community service and customer care.
• Willingness to learn, grow, and take on new responsibilities.
• Positive attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
• Competitive wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leadership investment in training, career growth, and development
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more)
• Vacation and paid time off

Equal Opportunity Employer

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records as permitted by applicable state and local law.