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Medication Packaging Jobs in Alabama (NOW HIRING)

Certified Medication Technician

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$17.25 - $22.25/hr

... Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond! Competitive Compensation ... Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical ...

Certified Medication Technician

Hoover, AL

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

... Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond! Competitive Compensation ... Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical ...

Certified Medication Technician

Huntsville, AL · On-site

$16.50 - $21/hr

... Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond! Competitive Compensation ... Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical ...

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How much do medication packaging jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for medication packaging in Alabama is $15.96, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $16.97 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a medication packaging?

A Medication Packaging job involves preparing, labeling, and organizing medications for distribution to patients or healthcare facilities. Workers ensure that medications are correctly packaged in the appropriate doses, following safety and regulatory guidelines. This role often requires attention to detail, adherence to strict protocols, and collaboration with pharmacists or healthcare staff. It may take place in pharmacies, hospitals, or manufacturing facilities depending on the employer.

What does a typical workday look like for someone in a medication packaging role?

A typical day in Medication Packaging involves preparing, counting, labeling, and sealing medications according to prescription or bulk order specifications, often while operating or monitoring packaging machinery. You’ll regularly conduct quality checks, maintain accurate records, and restock packaging supplies to meet pharmacy or production schedules. Collaboration with pharmacists, quality assurance teams, and other packaging staff is common to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance. While the work environment can be fast-paced and repetitive, many employers offer structured shifts, clear procedures, and ongoing training to support success in the role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the medication packaging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Medication Packaging, you need strong attention to detail, manual dexterity, and a basic understanding of pharmaceutical safety protocols, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with automated packaging machinery, barcode systems, and inventory management software is commonly required. Dependability, time management, and the ability to follow precise instructions are essential soft skills in this position. These abilities help ensure the safe, accurate, and efficient packaging of medications, which is vital for patient safety and regulatory compliance.

What cities in Alabama are hiring for Medication Packaging jobs?

Cities in Alabama with the most Medication Packaging job openings:

Infographic showing various Medication Packaging job openings in Alabama as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 68% Full Time, 22% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $33,194 per year, or $16 per hour.

Certified Medication Technician

Riverchase Nursing & Rehab Center

Birmingham, AL • On-site

$16.25 - $20.50/hr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Overview
Join Diversicare's Dynamic Team as a Certified Med Aide/Tech!
At Diversicare, we value our dedicated team members and their crucial role in our success. As a Certified Med Aide/Tech! your outstanding patient care skills are highly sought after.
Why Choose Diversicare?
Career Growth: Unlock opportunities for advancement through cross-training and shadowing in diverse departments like Medication Tech, Workforce Manager, Activities and beyond!
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy top-tier wages, with daily wage access and a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, 401(k), vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
Mission-Driven Culture: Be part of a team committed to enhancing lives through exceptional healthcare, guided by our Core Values and Service Standards.
Join Us in Making a Difference!
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
Work under the supervision of a licensed vocational nurse or a registered professional nurse to perform the following duties:
  • After authorization by the facility's licensed nurse or the resident's treating physician, administers PRN medications.
  • Organizes assigned medication duties to pour, pass, and document all routine prescribed medications and to give PRN medication only upon the instruction of the licensed nurse.
  • Must document all PRN's according to State Standards in all areas of the chart.
  • Observe and report to the facility's charge licensed nurse reactions and side effects of medication commonly administered to nursing facility's residents.
  • Take and record vital signs prior to administration of medications which could affect or change the vital signs.
  • Administer and document regularly prescribed medications which the medication aide is permitted to administer only after personally preparing (setting up) of those medications to be administered. Document the medications given in the resident's clinical record.
  • Administer oxygen per nasal channel or a non-sealing face mask only in an emergency. Immediately after the emergency, the medication aide shall verbally notify the licensed nurse on duty or on call and appropriately document the activity and notification.
  • At discretion of charge nurse, count narcotics, give all routine prescribed narcotics, and document same on individual sheet and medication sheet.
Qualifications
  • Must have successfully completed state approved school of medication administration.
  • Must carry current acknowledgment card or certification issued by state agency.
  • Must be willing to abide by restrictions placed on his/her job by state agency.
  • Must be a certified nursing assistant.

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