Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Lewes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician roles, offering an apprentice path that blends hands-on work with formal training. You’ll support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and build strong patient relationships while using advanced pharmacy technology.

The program emphasizes earning while learning, with a recognized credential upon completion and ongoing development in the pharmacy care field. Opportunities for growth and patient-focused service are core to the role.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Preferred six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in pharmacy duties.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Fill prescriptions by counting and pouring medications and check for interactions.
• Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Support inventory management and cashier operations as needed.
• Adhere to company policies and pharmacy code of conduct.

Skills

Excellent math skills

Computer skills

Customer service skills

Fluent English

Education

PTCB Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Retail POS systems

Inventory control software

Job description

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician roles, offering an apprentice path that blends hands-on work with formal training. You’ll support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and build strong patient relationships while using advanced pharmacy technology.

The program emphasizes earning while learning, with a recognized credential upon completion and ongoing development in the pharmacy care field. Opportunities for growth and patient-focused service are core to the role.