Pharmacy Technician
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About Safeway
Safeway is a grocery store chain. They sell fresh produce, bakery items, household goods, and most locations have in-store pharmacies.
Job description from Safeway
As a Pharmacy Technician, you have the opportunity to be a part of something bigger. You will be a member of a team supporting our pharmacies, pharmacists, and communities. You create an easy, friendly, and exciting pharmacy experience for your patients. As a Pharmacy Technician, you make our pharmacy a great place for your friends, family, and neighbors to get their prescriptions. When you join our team as a pharmacy technician, you unlock the potential for growth. Through proper training and mentoring you will have the opportunity to promote and provide immunizations (where allowed by law) to help keep our patients safe in the communities we serve.
Whether you're looking for your first part-time job, returning to work after some time off, or want a full-time career, our company has amazing job opportunities waiting for you.
Bring your flavor:
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table. Applications are accepted on an on-going basis.
Pay Transparency:
The pay range is $17.40 - $24.40/hour per hour, but no less than the local minimum wage. Starting rates will vary based on things like location, experience, qualifications and the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement.
What you bring to the table:
- A current, valid pharmacy technician license for the state of CA is a mandatory requirement for this position.
- You thrive in a fast-paced environment
- You take pride in the work you do, whether big or small.
- You believe that food is central to all our lives.
- Helping customers and fellow associates gives you energy.
- Smiling and making others smile is your favorite.
- You are eager, willing, and wanting to learn & grow.
- You believe that being a part of your community matters.
Why you will choose us:
Albertsons Companies Inc. has always been a people-oriented business, and thoughtful people practices remain a core element of our company's philosophy. Our goal is to continue to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being and that starts with people like you bringing your unique self to our company and making it one person stronger and better!
We also provide a variety of benefits including:
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Culture
- Competitive Wages Paid Weekly
- Flexible work schedules
- Associate discounts
- Leaders invested in your training, career growth & development
- Health and welfare benefits for eligible employees (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
- Vacation / Paid Time Off
Our Values:
- We put people first
- We are customer-driven
- We value different perspectives
- We raise the bar
- We act as owners
- We are one team
- We build belonging
- We are committed to a healthy future
About Us:
Albertsons Companies is committed to bringing people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being by transforming the grocery and pharmacy-health experience for our customers. Each day, we work to earn customers for life.
Albertsons Companies is a leading food and drug retailer in the United States. The Company operated 2,271 retail stores with 1,722 pharmacies, 401 associated fuel centers, 22 dedicated distribution centers and 19 manufacturing facilities. The Company operates stores across 34 states and the District of Columbia with 24 banners including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets, Pavilions, Star Market, Haggen, Carrs, Kings Food Markets and Balducci's Food Lovers Market. The Company is committed to helping people across the country live better lives by making a meaningful difference, neighborhood by neighborhood. In 2022, along with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, the Company contributed more than $200 million in food and financial support, including more than $40 million through our Nourishing Neighbors Program to ensure those living in our communities and those impacted by disasters have enough to eat.
Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users.
We endeavor to make this site accessible to any and all users. If you require assistance regarding the accessibility of our website or if you would like to request an accommodation to participate in the application and hiring process, please contact us at 1-888-255-2269 or AEC.ServiceDelivery@albertsons.com.
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What employees say
Pay
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Most people get paid breaks
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway get paid breaks?
Yes. Most people get paid break.
How we know this
77% of people say they get paid breaks.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Good jobs pay you for your break time.
You should get paid for all the time you’re at work, even when you’re on break.
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Only some people get paid sick leave
Does Safeway give pharmacy technicians paid sick leave?
Sometimes. Only some people get paid leave when they’re sick.
How we know this
61% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
92% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
You should be paid for all the work you do.
A good job pays you for every minute you spend working for your employer.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule
How far ahead of time do pharmacy technicians find out their work schedule?
Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
How we know this
- 48% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
- 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
- 19% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
- 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
We believe your workplace should tell you your schedule at least 4 weeks ahead of time.
You need to know when you’ll be working so you can plan your life and know how much money you’ll earn.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
35% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer should give you the hours you need each week.
You shouldn’t have to struggle or beg for work time.
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Most people can choose their shifts
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get to choose which shifts they work.
How we know this
78% report that they have enough control over which shifts they work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Easy to change shifts
How easy is it for pharmacy technicians at Safeway to change shifts?
Most people find it easy to change shifts.
How we know this
69% of people report that it’s easy to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job works with your personal life.
It should be easy to change your schedule when you need to - both for emergencies and when you’re planning ahead.
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it for pharmacy technicians to get time off at Safeway?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
45% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Schedules don’t get changed at the last minute
Do Safeway managers change pharmacy technicians schedules at the last minute?
Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
If your bosses keep changing your schedule at the last minute, that shows they aren’t planning well.
Good jobs don’t switch your hours around without warning.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for pharmacy technicians to take sick leave at Safeway?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
75% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
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Most parents say it’s good
Is working as pharmacy technicians at Safeway good if you have caring responsibilities?
Most parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
How we know this
67% of people who care for a child or other relative report this is a good place to work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and June 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should understand when you need to take care of your kids or help sick family members. Your work should respect your family needs.
Benefits
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Health insurance costs are okay
Is the health insurance from Safeway cheap enough for pharmacy technicians?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it costs a lot.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
76% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
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Most people get breaks without interruption
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people get breaks without interruption.
How we know this
88% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful for pharmacy technicians to work at Safeway?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
80% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
37% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do pharmacy technicians at Safeway recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
46% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do pharmacy technicians get enough training when they start at Safeway?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Only some people get support to advance
Do pharmacy technicians get support to advance at Safeway?
Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 44% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Headquarters doesn't understand what's happening
Do pharmacy technicians think Safeway’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
94% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organisation should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organisation has many different sites.
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Only some people feel well informed by headquarters
Do pharmacy technicians feel well informed about how Safeway is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
57% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
What Safeway employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people that work with are chill and noce
Worst thing
management kinda sucks to be honest and it always something break in the store and I can’t really do anything if someone is stealing
Courtesy clerk at Safeway, June 2025
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Best thing
The people I work with as a team
Worst thing
The manager needs to not ask so much of us when we are doing the best we can
Baker at Safeway, June 2025
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