Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Safeway; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway in Washington state is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Assistant to greet customers, process transactions, and help locate non-prescription items at the pharmacy counter, directing questions to the pharmacist when needed.

The role emphasizes organization, accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, keeping the pharmacy clean and compliant with regulatory guidelines, assisting with order processing and basic pharmacy tasks throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Must be 16+ (or 18+ depending on location requirements)
• Prior customer service or retail experience preferred
• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at the pharmacy counter and assist with transactions
• Assist customers in locating non-prescription items
• Direct questions to the pharmacist when needed
• Keep the pharmacy organized and clean throughout the day
• Assist with order processing and basic pharmacy tasks within regulatory guidelines

Skills

Customer interaction skills

Stocking

Product knowledge

Attention to detail

Organization & time management

Equipment use

Inventory awareness

Operational awareness

Adaptability

Physical capability

Job description

A Day In The Life

As a Pharmacy Technician Assistant, your day is focused on creating a smooth and efficient experience for customers at the pharmacy counter. You’ll greet customers, process transactions, and assist with locating non‑prescription items while ensuring each interaction is professional and courteous. You play an important role in helping customers navigate their visit and direct questions to the pharmacist when needed.

Another part of the role is keeping the pharmacy organized and running consistently throughout the day. You’ll assist with order processing, maintain cleanliness, and help manage records and basic pharmacy tasks within regulatory guidelines. With multiple tasks happening at once, the pace stays steady making it a good fit for someone who is organized, detail‑focused, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

What You Bring To The Table

• Customer Interaction Skills: Clear communication when assisting customers on the sales floor
• Stocking & Merchandising: Placing product accurately on shelves and maintaining display standards
• Product Knowledge: Familiarity with store layout, product locations, and pricing
• Attention to Detail: Accuracy in stocking, rotation, labeling, and removing outdated products
• Organization & Time Management: Managing workload efficiently while maintaining clean, organized areas
• Equipment Use: Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and store equipment following safety guidelines
• Inventory Awareness: Monitoring stock levels and maintaining backroom organization
• Operational Awareness: Following company policies, safety procedures, and stocking processes
• Adaptability: Comfort working varied shifts, including day, evening, or overnight schedules
• Physical Capability: Comfort with frequent lifting, carrying, and movement, including lifting up to 60 lbs.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older (or 18 years of age or older, depending on location requirements)
• Prior customer service or retail experience preferred
• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems