Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship program that guides you toward PTCB certification and a career in healthcare. You will support pharmacists, process prescriptions, and engage with customers to build strong patient relationships.

Whether new or experienced, Walgreens provides training to use pharmacy systems and develop the skills needed in the pharmacy care industry, with opportunities to grow into certified roles.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer good math skills to fill prescriptions accurately.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and pharmacy duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter patient data and process prescriptions; assist cashiers.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Support inventory management and stock handling across the pharmacy.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification as part of training and promotion pathway.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Store inventory knowledge

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship program that guides you toward PTCB certification and a career in healthcare. You will support pharmacists, process prescriptions, and engage with customers to build strong patient relationships.

Whether new or experienced, Walgreens provides training to use pharmacy systems and develop the skills needed in the pharmacy care industry, with opportunities to grow into certified roles.