Pharmacy Tech Apprentice – Patient-Centric, Learn & Earn

Walgreens; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming the Pharmacy Technician role toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship program and training to become a certified technician. You will work under pharmacists, learning to enter data, fill prescriptions, and support patient interactions.

The program emphasizes earning PTCB certification and ongoing education while you contribute to a high-volume pharmacy team within our stores. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth are available.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Earn PTCB certification via Walgreens program or have current certification.
• Retail experience preferred (six months).
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for counting and measuring medications.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with products and services to ensure a positive experience.
• Assist pharmacist under supervision, enter patient and drug information, and fill prescriptions.
• Support inventory management and cash handling; assist with store operations.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Education

PTCB Certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Walgreens is transforming the Pharmacy Technician role toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship program and training to become a certified technician. You will work under pharmacists, learning to enter data, fill prescriptions, and support patient interactions.

The program emphasizes earning PTCB certification and ongoing education while you contribute to a high-volume pharmacy team within our stores. Flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth are available.