Pharmacy Technician Assistant

Safeway; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Safeway is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Assistant to greet customers, process transactions at the pharmacy counter, and assist with locating non-prescription items. You will direct questions to the pharmacist and help keep the pharmacy organized and compliant with regulations.

The role involves order processing, maintaining cleanliness, managing records, and handling multiple tasks at a steady pace. Prior retail or customer service experience is preferred, and basic computer/POS skills are

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and process transactions at the pharmacy counter
• Assist customers with locating non-prescription items
• Direct questions to the pharmacist when needed
• Keep the pharmacy organized and running smoothly throughout the day
• Assist with order processing, maintain cleanliness, and help manage records within regulatory guidelines
• Work at a steady pace in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Customer Interaction

Stocking & Merchandising

Product Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organization & Time Management

Equipment Use

Inventory Awareness

Operational Awareness

Adaptability

Physical Capability

Tools

Computers & POS systems

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