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, making their lives more joyful 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 pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
• Reports prescription errors to the 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.
• Supports inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
• Aids in the administration of clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required.
• Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
• Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must have six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Preferred prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Skills

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

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

Pay

$16.5 - $20 / Hourly

Schedule

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

Travel

• None

Company

Walgreens is proud to offer an "earn while you learn" Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program guides you in taking steps towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helps you maintain the high level of skill required in the pharmacy care industry. Arming you with a nationally recognized, portable credential that will help you advance your career.

To apply, visit jobs.walgreens.com.