Pharmacy Technician in Tacoma, Washington at Puyallup Tribal Health Authority

Bring Your Pharmacy Career Somewhere Meaningful.

Care for Community. Build Relationships. Make an Impact Every Day.

Location: Puyallup Tribal Health Authority | Tacoma, WA | On-Site

Hiring Range: $27.39 - $30.88 per hour

Schedule: Full-Time | Mon-Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Position Close Date: May 29, 2026

At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority (PTHA), our work goes beyond prescriptions — we are committed to improving the health and wellness of the Indigenous community through compassionate, culturally grounded care. We are looking for a skilled and motivated Pharmacy Technician who wants to be part of a collaborative team where your work truly matters.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy helping people, and want to work for an organization that values culture, community, and employee well-being, we would love to meet you.

Why You'll Love Working at PTHA

At PTHA, you are not just another employee. You are part of a mission-driven organization making a lasting difference in the lives of patients and families every single day.

What Makes PTHA Special

• Meaningful work serving the Indigenous community
• Supportive, team-centered culture that values respect and collaboration
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance
• Opportunity to building lasting patient relationships
• Inclusive workplace grounded in compassion, integrity, and cultural respect
• Stable, community-focused healthcare organization with a powerful mission

What You’ll Do:

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will play a vital role in helping patients access the medications and care they need. You’ll work closely with pharmacists and healthcare providers in a high-volume pharmacy environment that fills approximately 800–1,200 prescriptions daily.

• Assist pharmacists with prescription preparation and dispensing
• Triage patients at the pharmacy window with professionalism and compassion
• Process new and refill prescriptions (in person, phone, electronic, and fax)
• Perform pharmaceutical calculations, labeling, counting, pouring, and mixing medications
• Verify patient information, eligibility, and insurance
• Troubleshoot third-party billing rejections and complete prior authorizations
• Maintain pharmaceutical inventory, inspect for outdates, and restock as needed
• Document stock movement, returns, and destructions
• Support training of technical staff in billing, inventory control, and prescription production
• Rotate through all pharmacy work areas to support team workflow
• Participate in monthly pharmacy meetings and annual required trainings
• Maintain strict HIPAA compliance and confidentiality standards

What You Bring:

• Current WA State Pharmacy Technician certification
• Minimum of two (2) years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Recent experience in a retail pharmacy is strongly preferred
• Proficiency in third-party billing and dosage calculations
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced pharmacy environment

Outstanding Benefits:

• Supportive environment that values a healthy work/life balance
• Medical/Dental/Vision monthly premiums paid 100% by PTHA for employees (health coverage begins the first of the month following hire date)
• (13) annual leave (vacation) days + (13) annual sick leave days
• (18+) annual paid holidays including a birthday holiday
• 401(k) with annual profit-sharing contributions after (2) years of service
• Life and AD&D insurance coverage
• Have student loans? PTHA is an approved loan repayment site for various student loan programs

More Than a Job — A Career with Purpose.

At Puyallup Tribal Health Authority, every prescription filled represents a patient, a family, and a community depending on us. If you are looking for a workplace where your skills are valued, your contributions are meaningful, and your work positively impacts lives every day, we encourage you to apply.

In accordance with federal law, Native American Preference in employment applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors.