Certified Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy

About the Role

Innovation is at the core of what we do at Amazon Pharmacy. We aim to remove and reduce barriers to medication access, helping customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them, and take them as prescribed. We offer transparent pricing, 24/7 customer support, and home delivery, striving to be the world’s safest and fastest online pharmacy.

We are seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician to join our team. This role offers a unique blend of on-the-road independence and in-pharmacy teamwork. You will be responsible for kiosk management and working within our pharmacy operations, including driving to Kiosk locations, refilling inventory, and maintaining Pharmacy Kiosk Machines in regionalized areas. You will also prepare orders for customer shipments within the physical pharmacy.

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 the 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 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 timely shipment.
• 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 delivery.
• Work a flexible schedule; shifts may start and end outside of normal site business hours.

Physical Requirements

• Shifts 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.
• 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, multiple motor vehicle accidents, accidents with significant damages, driving under the influence, reckless driving, recurrent speeding, recurrent driving suspensions, or three or more driving violations within the last three years.

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.