Pharmacy Assistant

Job Title: Pharmacy Assistant

Job Description

This Pharmacy Assistant position supports a high-volume Central Fill pharmacy in Everett, WA that supplies patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail chain. You will work in an automated refill center and perform a variety of warehouse and pharmacy support tasks, including packing prescriptions, processing orders, and preparing shipments. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented role with a strong focus on safety, accuracy, and efficiency, and offers opportunities to grow and advance within a best-in-class pharmacy operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Work in an automated refill center that supports patient-level prescriptions for a large national retail chain.
• Process orders for shipping, ensuring accuracy and timeliness for all outgoing prescriptions.
• Fold and pack paperwork with patient prescriptions to prepare them for shipment.
• Sort patient orders by store location and place them into totes for shipping.
• Load packed product and totes onto trucks for distribution.
• Review operational reports to identify and correct errors before orders leave the facility.
• Follow and comply with all policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Perform general warehouse operations related to pick, pack, and ship activities in a pharmacy production environment.
• Support prescription refill operations with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
• Collaborate with team members in a fast-paced, high-volume automated environment to meet production goals.
• Maintain a safety-first attitude in all tasks and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Participate in training opportunities to expand skills and support best-in-class pharmacy operations.

Essential Skills

• WA State Pharmacy Assistant License, or ability to obtain the license within 1-2 weeks of hire.
• 0-1 year of experience in a pharmacy production environment or similar setting.
• Experience or familiarity with pharmacy support functions such as prescription refill processes.
• Basic data entry skills to support accurate order and prescription processing.
• Experience with or ability to perform pick, pack, and ship tasks in a warehouse or healthcare support environment.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds safely and repeatedly as needed.
• Ability to stand and walk for the majority of an 8+ hour shift.
• Ability to perform physical activities including bending, twisting, reaching, and grasping throughout the shift.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate packing, sorting, and shipping of prescriptions.
• Ability to follow written procedures, policies, and SOPs consistently.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Background in healthcare support or pharmacy support is helpful.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume, automated environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on safety and quality.
• Willingness to participate in a variety of training opportunities to support growth and advancement.
• Strong reliability and flexibility to support mandatory overtime when required.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site in a Central Fill pharmacy facility in Everett, WA. You will work in a fast-paced, high-volume, automated pick, pack, and ship environment with no direct patient interaction and no insurance data entry responsibilities. The standard work schedule is Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., with mandatory overtime that is regular and often up to 1 hour, and occasionally up to 2 hours following major U.S. holidays. The position requires standing and walking for most of an 8+ hour shift, as well as frequent bending, twisting, reaching, grasping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. The culture emphasizes a safety-first attitude, teamwork, and continuous improvement, with regular celebrations of team successes and a focus on being best-in-class in pharmacy operations. The environment offers a variety of training opportunities, supports professional growth and advancement, and centers on improving patient care through efficient and accurate pharmacy fulfillment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.95 - $20.95/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Everett,WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 9, 2026.

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