Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Washington; On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Pharmacy Technician to support a high-volume central fill pharmacy in Everett, WA. Under a Pharmacist, you will fill prescriptions, prepare medications, and maintain workflow to meet daily production goals.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, performing manual fills, scanner checks, and cold chain handling while ensuring patient safety and HIPAA compliance. License and certification are required, with potential for growth within the healthcare supply chain.

Qualifications

• Active WA State Pharmacy Technician License is required.
• National pharmacy technician certification (PTCB or ExCPT) required to work longer than six months.
• 0–1 year of experience in a high-volume pharmacy production environment.
• Experience with prescription refill processes and pharmacy support functions.
• Ability to perform accurate data entry and use computer screens.

Responsibilities

• Manually fill prescription vials according to procedures and safety standards.
• Read screens to locate medications and verify drug, size, and strength.
• Perform basic calculations to count units for prescriptions.
• Replenish medications in automated dispensing cells to full capacity.
• Use handheld scanners to scan barcodes and enter expiration dates and lot numbers.
• Maintain accuracy and prevent cross contamination; perform QA checks.

Skills

Data entry accuracy

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

WA State Pharmacy Technician License

PTCB or ExCPT Certification

Tools

Handheld scanners

Automated dispensing equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Shift: Sunday-Thursday: Sunday is 7:00 am-3:30 pm and Monday-Thursday is 1:00 pm-9:30pm

Job Description

This Pharmacy Technician position supports a high-volume central fill pharmacy in Everett, WA that supplies patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail chain. Under the supervision of a Pharmacist, you accurately and efficiently fill prescription requests in an automated refill setting, prepare and package medications, and help maintain a continuous workflow to meet daily production goals. You work productively both independently and as part of a team, demonstrating acute attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks in a fast-paced production environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to improved patient care while growing your skills within a leading healthcare supply chain organization.

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 promptly, 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.

Essential Skills

• 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.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmacy technician certification from PTCB or ExCPT, demonstrating national-level competency.
• Experience in retail pharmacy, central fill pharmacy, or healthcare supply chain environments.
• Familiarity with automated dispensing equipment and high-volume pick, pack, and ship operations.
• Comfort using handheld scanning devices and pharmacy-related computer applications.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, privacy, and quality assurance practices.
• Interest in growing and advancing within a leading organization in pharmaceutical healthcare supply chain management and health technology.
• Ability to contribute to a culture that regularly celebrates successes