Amazon Certified Pharmacy Technician

Job Details

Posted date: Oct 07, 2024

Location: Kent, WA

Estimated salary: $40,800
Range: $31,200 - $50,400


Description

As a Certified Pharmacy Technician, you will play an essential role in empowering our customers to take their

medications correctly and achieve better overall wellness. Our pharmacy features a casual dress code in a non-

retail facing environment. An active in-state pharmacy technician license is required to be considered.

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Key job responsibilities

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist pharmacist in filling prescription items, as permitted by the state board of pharmacy

• Maintain a safe and clean pharmacy by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations

• Work daily with Leadership to ensure the right medications are put in the right packets

• Run automated machinery required to pre-sort and package medications

• Fill exception trays with appropriate medication

• Transition orders through different workflow stages from initial dispense through quality control

• Count and fill prescription vials and affix labels on bulk prescription items

• Pack and ship completed orders including printing and affixing appropriate labels on dispenser, shipping

boxes

• Sort and triage the right boxes to ship at the right time

• Aid the distribution manager and distribution pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing

• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas

• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery

• Work a flexible schedule - shifts will possibly start and end outside of normal business hours

Physical Requirements:

•During shifts last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 10 hours excluding overtime, flex and part-time shifts

may vary):

• Standing, bending, reaching above the head, kneeling, crouching and/or stretching

• Lifting and moving products up to 49 lbs in weight

• Manual dexterity of hands and wrists



Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Active and unrestricted in-state Board of Pharmacy License (This includes Pharmacy Technician, Trainee,

and Assistant Licenses)

• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 6+ months of experience working with computer and web based tools

• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisor. Ability to read and understand English

language labelling on product cartons and prescription labels.



Extended Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member

• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail

• Ability to recognize and identify patient medications

• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while consistently meeting

standards for productivity and quality

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $31,200/year in our lowest geographic market up to $50,400/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.



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