Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the role

Step behind the counter as a pharmacy technician / pharm tech apprenticeship, and you'll always be front and center. Each day offers a new opportunity to build relationships and help customers find more joyful lives through better health.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy.
• Uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• 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.
• Assists in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager.
• Reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist.
• Processes manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists with inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists with administrative tasks, including stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting clinical services.
• Supports the local medical community by coordinating with physicians and other health care providers.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens preferred.
• Good math and computer skills preferred.
• Prefers the knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented and trustworthy.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Knowledge of pharmacy operations and regulations.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation.
• Computer literacy.
• Mathematical aptitude.
• Pharmacy knowledge and regulations.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• Prescription coverage
• Retail Savings Plan (401(k))
• Employee discount
• Work & life resources
• Career development programs

*with a 30-hour work week

New opportunities for current team members

Learning and growing is a big part of our culture. So we love it when our people want to explore new possibilities.

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. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.