Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles into a patient-centric career path. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, help process prescriptions, and build strong patient relationships while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship.

We offer a structured apprenticeship program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PT CB certification and ongoing skill development in a modern pharmacy setting.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in retail preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience is a plus.
• Good math skills for prescription counting and measuring.
• Good computer skills and basic pharmacy systems familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist under direct supervision in processing prescriptions.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and help cashiers as needed.
• Provide a distinctive, helpful customer experience and greet customers.
• Support inventory management: ordering, receiving, stocking, and discrepancy handling.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and quality standards.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory management

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles into a patient-centric career path. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, help process prescriptions, and build strong patient relationships while receiving comprehensive training and mentorship.

We offer a structured apprenticeship program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PT CB certification and ongoing skill development in a modern pharmacy setting.