Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

About the Role

Innovation is at the core of what we do at Amazon Pharmacy. We aim to make it easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy. This role offers a unique blend of on-the-road independence and in-pharmacy teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive from physical Pharmacy locations to remote Pharmacy Kiosk locations with a company-provided vehicle.
• Refill Pharmacy Kiosks with medication, paper, and clean machines.
• Collect discarded inventory for return.
• Prepare inventory shipments for Kiosk replenishment.
• 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 with Leadership to ensure the right medications are put in the right orders.
• 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 dispensers and shipping boxes.
• Sort and triage boxes for shipping at the right time.
• Aid the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing.
• Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas within the pharmacy.
• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery.
• Work a flexible schedule; shifts may start and end outside of normal site business hours.

Physical Requirements

• Shifts last up to 12 hours.
• Driving for long periods of time (8+ hours).
• Standing, bending, reaching above the head, kneeling, crouching, and/or stretching.
• Lifting and moving products up to 49 lbs.
• Manual dexterity of hands and wrists.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Active and unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license (or equivalent trainee/assistant license) in the state of employment.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of working with computer and web-based tools experience.
• Valid and active driver's license.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and understand English language labeling on product cartons and prescription labels.
• Clean driving record that passes Amazon’s Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) Checks (rechecked annually). Driving privileges will be revoked for specific violations including: Evading responsibility, being at fault in a fatal accident, two or more motor vehicle accidents in the last three years, motor vehicle accidents resulting in greater than $5,000 in damages, driving under the influence or impaired by alcohol or drugs, reckless driving, recurrent speeding violations, recurrent driving suspensions, three or more driving violations within the last three years.

Qualifications

• Experience recognizing and identifying patient medications.
• Experience working in fast-paced environments and managing workload during times of stress or escalated activity.
• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.