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. Pharmacy is the core of our business, and our pharmacy technicians enjoy all the tools and support – including the latest technology – to grow their careers and reach their goals.

Responsibilities

• Assists the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Fills prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
• Schedules and maintains work flow for pharmacists.
• Reports and immediately addresses prescription errors to pharmacist on duty.
• Adheres to Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Registers all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required.
• Takes customers to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner.
• 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 (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
• Aids 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 detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
• Maintains the Pharmacy Department's stock with adequate supplies, ensures cleanliness and orderliness, and reports any maintenance needs to the Pharmacy Manager.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Preferred six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Preferred prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Preferred good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Preferred good computer skills.
• Preferred knowledge of store inventory control.
• Preferred PTCB certification.