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, 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.
• Aids in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
• Reports prescription errors to 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.
• 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, 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.
• Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring 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.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Telemedicine access
• Discounted pharmacy services
• Discounted Walgreens stores and online shopping

Pay

$18 - $21.5 / Hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.