Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the role

Step behind the counter as a pharmacy technician / pharm tech apprenticeship, always front and center. Each day offers new opportunities to build relationships and help customers, enhancing their lives through better health. Walgreens provides the tools and support needed to advance your career.

Shifts

• Full-time or part-time
• Weekends, Days, Nights

Job Level

• Entry-level

Travel

• None

Salary

• $17 - $20.5 / Hourly

Key Traits

• Communicator
• Compassionate
• Detail-oriented
• Trustworthy
• Problem Solver
• Responsible

Operations

• Assists the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, under direct supervision, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• 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.
• 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, including those to physicians.
• Processes 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.
• 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.
• 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 requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

Basic Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

Salary Range

• $17 - $20.5 / Hourly

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision*
• 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.