Certified Pharmacy Technician

About the Role

Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy is a specialized type of pharmacy focusing on processing and dispensing prescriptions for multiple retail pharmacy locations. This role supports operations at our Central Fill Pharmacy in Litchfield Park, AZ for the 2nd shift.

Compensation

• Starting Salary: $24.00/Hr.
• Shift Differential: +$2.00/hour for the 2nd shift.
• Additional compensation may include annual or quarterly performance bonuses, and Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) based on location.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and tracks medication inventory:
• Sorting, placing, and storing freight.
• Restocking and replenishing medication.
• Reporting low stock levels.
• Ensuring stock rotation (first-in, first-out) for shrinkage control.
• Performing inventory cycle counts and assisting with physical counts.
• Creating reports using inventory information systems.
• Monitoring prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals.
• Supports facility operations with reporting and paperwork:
• Entering and modifying pharmaceutical data on system and forms.
• Processing and submitting paperwork.
• Creating and maintaining documentation (files, manuals, forms, records, supplies, communications).
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies in records or files.
• Preparing reports of pharmacy activities and inventory.
• Informing management about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures.
• Promotes and maintains the pharmacy professional reputation:
• Assisting the pharmacist in the prescription fulfillment process.
• Stocking and rotating merchandise and supplies from distribution centers and suppliers.
• Handling claims and returns.
• Completing, maintaining, and securing paperwork, forms, and other required documentation.
• Maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
• Ensures fulfillment of pharmacy prescriptions under pharmacist supervision:
• Using a scanner to identify and select pharmaceutical product and quantity for prescription orders.
• Verifying the size and strength of the product before processing.
• Verifying display for pack and quantity.
• Entering expiration date and lot numbers.
• Labeling prescriptions.
• Weighing medication for accuracy of quantity.
• Counting or pouring medication for prescription orders.
• Preparing packages and distributing medications in a fast-paced production environment.
• Replenishing automated counting machines.
• Maintains quality, accuracy, and integrity of inventory (pharmaceuticals, supplies):
• Utilizing automated inventory control scanner and system.
• Ensuring adherence to and documentation of inventory control procedures (product strategies, product description discrepancies, auditing and testing pill cell performance).
• Managing pill cell information database and troubleshooting issues.
• Identifying and properly discarding hazardous waste.
• Processing recalled and expired pharmaceuticals.
• Disposing or processing return of outdated stock for credit.
• Maintains pharmacy systems and technology (inventory systems, automated medication counting machines):
• Preparing informational records and reports for accurate data and system compliance.
• Monitoring inventory levels and expiration dates.
• Calibrating machines.
• Applying settings to pill or capsule specifications to minimize breakage.
• Ensuring medications are continuously replenished.
• Troubleshooting pill cell issues (e.g., jamming) throughout production.
• Complies with company policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity.
• Completes work assignments and priorities:
• Collaborating with managers, coworkers, customers, and business partners.
• Identifying priorities, deadlines, and expectations.
• Communicating progress and information.
• Determining and recommending ways to address improvement opportunities.
• Adapting to and learning from change, difficulties, and feedback.
• Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Pharmacy Technician role.
• Experience with automation in a pharmacy setting.
• Proficiency in using scanners.
• Familiarity with inventory information systems.
• Ability to operate and maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including automated medication counting machines.
• Experience with computer and scanner screens.

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, including minimum age, qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Holds an active/valid national certification certificate issued by PTCB (PTCE) or NHA (ExCPT).
• Preferred: Pharmacy Technician Career Diploma through Live Better U and Penn Foster.

Physical Requirements

• Moves, lifts, carries, and places merchandise and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.