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 the 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 the OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• 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.
• Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques and files claims for warehouse overages, shortages, 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.
• Ensures the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• 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 to fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Preferred good computer skills.
• Preferred knowledge of store inventory control.
• Preferred PTCB certification.

Benefits

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.

Pay

$17 - $20.5 / Hourly