Pharmacy Technician - Trainee

United Supermarkets, LLC; Carlsbad (NM); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Vacation / Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Associate discounts

Weekly pay

Job summary

Albertsons Companies Inc. is seeking a Pharmacy Technician Trainee to support daily pharmacy operations at the front counter.

You will greet customers, process transactions, assist with locating non-prescription items, and direct questions to the pharmacist as needed. You will help keep the pharmacy organized, assist with order processing, maintain records, and follow regulatory guidelines while working in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older (or 18 depending on location requirements)
• Prior customer service or retail experience preferred
• Ability to operate computers, registers, and pharmacy systems
• Strong communication and basic math skills required
• Compliance with all company policies and applicable pharmacy regulations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Responsibilities

• Greet customers at the pharmacy counter and assist with transactions
• Process prescriptions and locate non-prescription items as needed
• Direct customer questions to the pharmacist when required
• Keep the pharmacy organized, assist with order processing and record-keeping
• Maintain inventory accuracy and adhere to safety protocols

Skills

Customer interaction

Stocking & merchandising

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 Trainee, 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.

A Day In The Life

As a Pharmacy Technician Trainee, 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.
We also assist customers with basic pharmacy tasks such as verifying insurance, filling prescriptions, and dispensing medication with accuracy. We maintain inventory levels of over 2000 items for curbside delivery, ensure all stocking hours commence >20 minutes earlier or later and all personal safety protocols and best practice guidelines.

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
• Strong communication and basic math skills required
• Compliance with all company policies and applicable pharmacy regulations
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed preferred

Why You Will Choose Us

Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company’s philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!

We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits Including

• Inclusive work culture built on belonging
• Competitive Wages paid weekly
• Flexible work schedules
• Associate discounts
• Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development.
• Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
• Vacation / Paid Time Off

Our Values

• We put people first.
• We are customer driven.
• We value different perspectives.
• We raise the bar.
• We act as owners.
• We are one team.
• We build belonging.
• We are committed to a healthy future.