Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Bay City (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model, offering hands-on experience with new technology and a path to certification. This position supports pharmacists, processes prescriptions, and helps ensure a high-quality patient experience while working under supervision.

We emphasize training through an ASHP/DOL-recognized apprenticeship, enabling certification with PTCB and ongoing skill development in a dynamic retail pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in pharmacy duties.
• Process prescriptions and enter patient and drug information.
• Handle cash and operate the register, assisting customers as needed.
• Support inventory management and stocking of pharmaceuticals and supplies.
• Deliver a positive, distinctive customer experience and service.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model, offering hands-on experience with new technology and a path to certification. This position supports pharmacists, processes prescriptions, and helps ensure a high-quality patient experience while working under supervision.

We emphasize training through an ASHP/DOL-recognized apprenticeship, enabling certification with PTCB and ongoing skill development in a dynamic retail pharmacy setting.