Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens · Pickens, SC · 2 days ago
Healthcare$17.5–$21/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with headings for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, EEO, etc. Keep all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: The first sentences: "In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures." That's about role.
- Responsibilities: Many bullet-like sentences: "Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers." Then customer experience, operations, etc. We'll need to list duties as
for sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. Remove boilerplate, EEO, etc. Keep all substantive info.
We need to parse the posting.
Let's extract sections:
- About the role: The first sentences: "In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures." That's about role.
- Responsibilities: Many bullet-like sentences: "Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers." Then customer experience, operations, etc. We'll need to list duties as - .
- Requirements: Basic Qualifications: "Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours."
- Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: list: six months retail experience, prior Walgreens experience, good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control, PTCB certification. Also "We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records." That's maybe a note but not a qualification; could be included but it's EEO-ish; but it's not boilerplate? It's a statement about considering applicants with records; might be kept as part of Qualifications? It's not EEO but it's a hiring practice. Could include as a note.
- Skills: Could extract from Preferred Qualifications: good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control, etc. But we already have Qualifications section; maybe we separate Skills as separate heading if there is specific skill list. The posting includes "good math skills", "good computer skills", "knowledge of store inventory control". Could be under Skills.
- Benefits: The posting mentions "To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits." That's a link but not actual benefits description. No specific benefits listed. So we should NOT create Benefits section because no specific content.
- Pay: Salary Range: "$17.5 - $21 / Hourly". That's specific. So include Pay section.
- Schedule: Not explicitly stated besides "flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours" under Basic Qualifications. That's schedule info. Could be Schedule section. But we already have schedule mention in Requirements. Could create Schedule section with that detail. However we need to avoid duplication. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Could combine schedule into Requirements or Qualifications? But schedule is a separate aspect; we could create Schedule section with that detail. Since we have flexible schedule info, we can include Schedule.
- About the role: we have.
Now we need to remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, disability/veterans, "We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records." That's not EEO but maybe considered a hiring practice; it's substantive? It's a statement about considering applicants with records; could be kept under Qualifications or as a note. It's not boilerplate; it's a policy. I'd keep it maybe under Qualifications as a bullet.
Also remove "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." That's generic; but we already have Pay range; that sentence is generic filler; we should remove it.
Also remove "This role will remain open until filled." That's boilerplate.
Also remove navigation/link instructions: "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". That's application instructions; remove.
Now compile.
We need to output only HTML fragment, no /. Use
for headings,
for prose,
- for lists.
We'll decide sections:
- About the role (
About the role
) with paragraph(s).
- Responsibilities (Responsibilities
) with - items.
- Requirements (
Requirements
) with - items (English fluency, flexible schedule).
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with - items (preferred qualifications).
- Skills (
Skills
) maybe list math, computer, inventory control.
- Pay (Pay
) with paragraph "$17.5 - $21 per hour".
- Schedule (Schedule
) with paragraph "Flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours."
We could combine Requirements and Schedule but schedule is separate.
Check duplication: Requirements already includes flexible schedule; if we also have Schedule section, we duplicate. Better to put schedule under Requirements and not create separate Schedule section. But we need to decide if we want Schedule section. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Having both Requirements and Schedule may be thin. So we can incorporate schedule into Requirements.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay.
Now check if we have enough content for Skills: we have good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control. That's three items; could be a Skills section.
Now ensure we preserve all substantive info.
Let's list all substantive info from posting:
About the role:
- In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy.
- Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Responsibilities (list):
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- 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.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on 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.
- 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.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
- Training & Personal Development:
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
- 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 (Requirements):
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
- We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pay:
- Salary Range: $17.5 - $21 / Hourly
Now we need to decide which sections to create.
We have About the role (2 sentences). Good.
Responsibilities: many items; we can group into subcategories? But we just need a list; we can flatten.
Requirements: English fluency, flexible schedule.
Qualifications: Preferred qualifications list (six months retail, prior Walgreens, good math skills, good computer skills, store inventory control knowledge, PTCB certification, consider applicants with arrest/conviction records). That's a list.
Skills: Could be derived from preferred qualifications: good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control. But those are already in Qualifications; we could avoid duplication by not having Skills section and instead include those under Qualifications. However the instruction says use sections only when posting has real specific content; we have both Qualifications and Skills overlapping. Better to combine: maybe we keep Qualifications as a list that includes experience, etc., and Skills as separate list for math, computer, inventory control. But that duplicates the same items. Could we instead treat Qualifications as experience/education, and Skills as abilities? The posting lumps them together as "Preferred Qualifications". So we could just have one section "Qualifications" that includes all preferred qualifications. Then we don't need Skills.
Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Pay.
Check if we need Schedule separate? Already in Requirements.
Now ensure we don't repeat content.
Let's craft HTML.
We'll need to escape any special characters? Not needed.
We'll produce:
About the role
In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in
for headings,
for prose,
- for lists.
We'll decide sections:
- About the role (
About the role
) with paragraph(s). - Responsibilities (Responsibilities
) with- items.
- Requirements (
Requirements
) with- items (English fluency, flexible schedule).
- Qualifications (
Qualifications
) with- items (preferred qualifications).
- Skills (
Skills
) maybe list math, computer, inventory control. - Pay (Pay
) with paragraph "$17.5 - $21 per hour". - Schedule (Schedule
) with paragraph "Flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours." We could combine Requirements and Schedule but schedule is separate. Check duplication: Requirements already includes flexible schedule; if we also have Schedule section, we duplicate. Better to put schedule under Requirements and not create separate Schedule section. But we need to decide if we want Schedule section. The instruction: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. Having both Requirements and Schedule may be thin. So we can incorporate schedule into Requirements. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay. Now check if we have enough content for Skills: we have good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control. That's three items; could be a Skills section. Now ensure we preserve all substantive info. Let's list all substantive info from posting: About the role: - In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. - Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Responsibilities (list): - Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. - If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers. - Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience. - 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. - Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on 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. - 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. - Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance. - Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers. - Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned. - Training & Personal Development: - Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician. - 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 (Requirements): - Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico) - Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours. Preferred Qualifications: - Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment. - Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens. - Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications. - Prefer good computer skills. - Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control. - Prefer PTCB certification. - We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Pay: - Salary Range: $17.5 - $21 / Hourly Now we need to decide which sections to create. We have About the role (2 sentences). Good. Responsibilities: many items; we can group into subcategories? But we just need a list; we can flatten. Requirements: English fluency, flexible schedule. Qualifications: Preferred qualifications list (six months retail, prior Walgreens, good math skills, good computer skills, store inventory control knowledge, PTCB certification, consider applicants with arrest/conviction records). That's a list. Skills: Could be derived from preferred qualifications: good math skills, good computer skills, knowledge of store inventory control. But those are already in Qualifications; we could avoid duplication by not having Skills section and instead include those under Qualifications. However the instruction says use sections only when posting has real specific content; we have both Qualifications and Skills overlapping. Better to combine: maybe we keep Qualifications as a list that includes experience, etc., and Skills as separate list for math, computer, inventory control. But that duplicates the same items. Could we instead treat Qualifications as experience/education, and Skills as abilities? The posting lumps them together as "Preferred Qualifications". So we could just have one section "Qualifications" that includes all preferred qualifications. Then we don't need Skills. Thus sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Pay. Check if we need Schedule separate? Already in Requirements. Now ensure we don't repeat content. Let's craft HTML. We'll need to escape any special characters? Not needed. We'll produce:About the role
In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in
- items (preferred qualifications).
- Skills (
- items (English fluency, flexible schedule).
- Qualifications (
- items.
- Requirements (