Certified Pharmacy Technician (Glastonbury)

Walgreens; South Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Job summary

Walgreens Pharmacy is hiring a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice who will serve customers, assist pharmacists, and build patient relationships in a patient-centered environment.

The program offers an ASHP and DOL‑recognized earn while you learn path, guiding you toward PT... certification. You'll gain hands-on experience and pursue PTCB certification while working under supervision in a Walgreens store.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of retail experience preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience is beneficial.
• PTCB certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers with products and services to create a positive experience.
• Assist pharmacists under supervision; enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems.
• Fill prescriptions, verify accuracy, and check for interactions.
• Handle cash transactions and related sales on the register.
• Support inventory management and stocking of pharmaceutical products.
• Assist with processing third-party claims efficiently and accurately.

Skills

Retail experience

Walgreens experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

PTCB certification

Job description

Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

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.

Walgreens is proud to invest & champion an “earn while you learn” Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career in health care by guiding you in taking steps towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician.

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.
• Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.

Operations

• Assist in the practice of pharmacy, under the supervision of a pharmacist, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Performs duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information.
• Ensures information is entered correctly, fills prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifies medicine is correct, and checks for possible interactions.
• Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Reports immediately prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Strictly adheres to the 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.
• Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Assists with Inventory Management activities: ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
• May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Supports development of good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Maintains respectful relationships with coworkers and completes special assignments as assigned.

Training & Personal Development

• Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration.
• Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits.
• Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $19.75 - $27.50 / Hourly

Benefits

Great benefits for great people. This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Benefits include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran - committed to diversity in the workplace.