Certified Pharmacy Technician, Amazon Pharmacy

Key job 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 pharmacy manager and pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing
• Clean, and help maintain, equipment and work areas
• Pack medications for dispensing and for delivery
• Work a flexible schedule - shifts will possibly start and end outside of normal business hours

Physical Requirements

• During Peak/high demand, shifts last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 8-10 hours)
• 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

Basic Qualifications

• Active unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in state of employment
• 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.

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