Pharmacy Technician / Apprenticeship

About the role

Walgreens offers a patient-centric pharmacy technician position within its "earn while you learn" apprenticeship program, recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor. The program guides you toward PTCB certification and helps you maintain the skills needed in pharmacy care. It suits both people new to pharmacy work and experienced technicians.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy and in other pharmacy department duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions; if PTCB certified, coach technicians and cashiers on pharmacy systems and cash registers.
• Greet customers, resolve issues and share customer service best practices.
• Enter patient and drug information correctly, fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring drugs, verify accuracy and check for interactions, and report prescription errors immediately.
• Register sales on the assigned cash register, handle cash, take customers to the OTC aisle and handle non-pharmacist telephone calls.
• Process manual claims for third-party prescription programs and perform other clerical duties.
• Help with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipments, and file claims for overages, shortages, order errors or damaged goods.
• May collect and label blood/urine samples and coordinate clinical services, and help build relationships with local medical providers.
• Keep the pharmacy department stocked, clean and orderly, and attend requested training and earn continuing education credits.

Required profile

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Preferred: six months of retail experience, prior Walgreens experience, good math and computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control, and PTCB certification.

What we offer

• Hourly pay of $18 to $24.25, depending on geography, skills, education and experience.
• A nationally recognized, portable credential that can help advance your career.