Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

About the Role

Innovation is at the core of what we do at Amazon Pharmacy. We aim to remove barriers preventing people from taking their medications, helping customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them, and take them as prescribed. We provide transparent pricing, 24/7 customer service, and medication delivery, positioning ourselves as the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy. We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to help us 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 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, clean machines, and 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 daily 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 dispenser and shipping boxes.
• Sort and triage the right boxes to ship 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 can last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 10 hours excluding overtime; flex and part-time shifts may vary).
• 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 in weight.
• 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.
• 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 if your DMV report indicates specific violations.

Preferred Qualifications

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