Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the role

Step behind the counter as a pharmacy technician / pharm tech apprenticeship, always front and center. Each day offers new opportunities to build relationships and help customers, enhancing their lives 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 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
• 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

New opportunities for current team members

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