Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Washington
Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in Washington are consistently active, with demand concentrated across retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and specialty infusion centers in the Seattle-Tacoma metro, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities area. Major employers with deep roots in Washington include Costco Wholesale, Providence Health and Services, and MultiCare Health System, all of which maintain ongoing pharmacy technician pipelines. The most in-demand specialties are oncology pharmacy support, sterile compounding, and long-term care pharmacy. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
Operations
Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
Leads Pharmacy Department inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
Assists and supports Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in analyzing and seeking to improve pharmacy financial, customer service and inventory performance data; reviewing Rx KPIs with Store Manager and Healthcare Supervisor.
May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
Supports execution of Pickup program.
Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance
Coaches pharmacy technicians and cashiers in the correct use of processes and tools in order to drive efficiency within the pharmacy.
Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
Maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated PTCB or ExCPT training program and/or state required certification/registration.
Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
Basic Qualifications
- PTCB or ExCPT certification (except in Puerto Rico).
- One year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
- Willingness to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire (except in Community Specialty Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy locations, or in locations where this role is covered under a collective bargaining agreement)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer basic math skills (counting, measuring and weighing medications).
- Prefer basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online).
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $21 - $29 / Hourly
Benefits
Health, dental and vision*
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
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Where Washington roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Certified Pharmacy Technician Job Market in Washington
A snapshot from current Washington openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walgreens23

- Quality Food Centers (QFC)7

- Walmart5

- Fred Meyer1

- Arcetyp1

Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across Washington.
- Active Washington State Pharmacy Technician registration with the Department of Health
- National certification through PTCB or NHA ExCPT required or strongly preferred
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as Epic Willow or QS/1
- Knowledge of sterile compounding or IV preparation techniques for hospital roles
- Strong attention to detail when verifying prescriptions and processing medication orders
- Ability to work rotating shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in Washington?
To work as a pharmacy technician in Washington you must register with the Washington State Department of Health, which requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a passing score on a nationally recognized exam such as the PTCB's Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam or the NHA ExCPT. Most hospital and health system employers in Washington also expect formal pharmacy technician training through a community college program, with institutions like Spokane Falls Community College and Renton Technical College offering accredited options.
Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in Washington?
Employers hiring certified pharmacy technicians in Washington right now include Walgreens, Quality Food Centers (QFC), and Walmart, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Washington's mix of large integrated health systems, national retail pharmacy chains, and specialty pharmacy operations creates steady openings at multiple experience levels across the state.
Which Washington cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?
Seattle, Kent, and Tacoma consistently have the highest concentration of certified pharmacy technician openings in Washington. Seattle and Tacoma drive the bulk of postings through the region's dense cluster of hospital systems, retail pharmacy locations, and specialty infusion centers, while Spokane anchors eastern Washington hiring through large health networks like Providence and MultiCare.
Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how the role is fundamentally hands-on work involving medication handling, compounding, and direct patient-facing dispensing. The narrow slice of remote work that exists is concentrated in prior authorization support, specialty pharmacy call center coordination, and insurance billing roles.
How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited pharmacy technician program at a Washington community college, then applying directly to retail pharmacy chains and hospital systems that hire new grads. Providence Health and MultiCare run structured pharmacy technician training programs that bring in entry-level candidates and build skills on the job. Candidates who come from adjacent roles such as medical assistant, medication aide, or pharmacy clerk have a clear advantage, and holding a current Washington Department of Health registration before applying makes a meaningful difference.
Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that fit your experience, credentials, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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