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 Amazon Pharmacy 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
• 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 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

Basic Qualifications

• Active and unrestricted in-state Board of Pharmacy License or ability to obtain a Pharmacy Technician License through the State Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of start date, if required by State Board of Pharmacy
• 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

• National Pharmacy technician Certification (PTCB or NHA)
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member
• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail
• Ability to recognize and identify patient medications
• 6+ months of experience working with computer and web based tools
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while consistently meeting standards for productivity and quality

Benefits

Amazon offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line
• 401(k) matching
• Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers additional benefits such as:
• Earned Time Off (ETO)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Income Protection Plan (DIPP)
• Voluntary Benefits

For more information, visit https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits.