Pharmacy Technician, Amazon Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician

Innovation is at the core of what we do. We believe that by removing and reducing the barriers that prevent people from taking their medications, we can help customers conveniently get the medications they need, when they need them, and take them as prescribed. We provide customers with transparent, simple pricing, 24/7 customer service support, and medication delivery to their doorsteps. We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to join our journey to make it drastically easier for customers to find, choose, afford, and engage with the services, products, and professionals they need to get and stay healthy.

An active in-state pharmacy technician license is required to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 packets.
• Run automated machinery required to pre-sort and package medications.
• Fill exception trays with appropriate medication.
• Transition 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 the right boxes to ship at the right time.
• Aid the pharmacy manager and pharmacists with receiving, shipping, counting, and packing.
• Clean and help maintain equipment and work areas.
• Package medications for dispensing and for delivery.
• Work a flexible schedule; shifts may start and end outside of normal business hours.

Physical Requirements

• During peak/high demand, shifts last up to 12 hours (standard full-time shifts are 8–10 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Active unrestricted Pharmacy Technician license in the state of employment.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB or NHA).
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 6+ months of experience working with computer and web-based tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors.
• Ability to read and understand English language labeling on product cartons and prescription labels.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work as an effective team member.
• Demonstrated organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to recognize and identify patient medications.
• Experience working under pressure in a fast-paced work environment while consistently meeting productivity and quality standards.

Location & Pay

USA, NY, Brooklyn - $26.55 - $30.05 USD hourly