Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the role

Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one. As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you'll be front and center – interacting with our customers and developing strong patient relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, under direct supervision, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Processes prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
• Aids pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
• Reports and immediately addresses prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Ensures accuracy in entering patient and drug information into pharmacy systems.
• Supports inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques and files claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
• Assists in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required.
• Supports the local medical community by providing medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
• Ensures the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Must have six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Preferred to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Preferred good math skills to fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Preferred good computer skills.
• Preferred knowledge of store inventory control.
• Preferred PTCB certification.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with pharmacy systems and cash registers.

Benefits

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.

Pay

$16.5 - $20 / Hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.