Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the role

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 becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helps you maintain the necessary skills in the pharmacy care industry.

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 in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager.
• 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.
• Processes manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists with inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
• Assists with administrative tasks, such as stocking supplies, maintaining cleanliness, and coordinating with the local medical community.
• 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.
• Experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens preferred.
• Good math and computer skills preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Basic qualifications include fluency in English, willingness to work flexible hours, and a desire to learn and grow.

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

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.