Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Carpentersville (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn apprenticeship

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles into patient-centric positions, with emphasis on serving customers and building strong relationships. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will work under supervision, use pharmacy systems, and support pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

Walgreens offers an ASHP & DOL-recognized apprenticeship program to earn PTCB certification and advance in health care.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Experience with Walgreens or similar retail pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Handle cash transactions and assist customers at the OTC aisle as needed.
• Support inventory management, ordering, receiving, and stocking of medications.
• Contribute to a positive, distinctive customer experience through service excellence.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory awareness

Education

PTCB Certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Cash registers

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles into patient-centric positions, with emphasis on serving customers and building strong relationships. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will work under supervision, use pharmacy systems, and support pharmacists to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

Walgreens offers an ASHP & DOL-recognized apprenticeship program to earn PTCB certification and advance in health care.