Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is seeking Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to be at the center of patient care. The program emphasizes earning while learning, pursuing PTCB certification, and growing with expert guidance from Walgreens’ pharmacy teams.

The role emphasizes patient relationships, accurate dispensing, and collaboration with pharmacists. Training includes essential operations, customer service, and adherence to company codes of conduct in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacists in dispensing medications under supervision and enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems.
• Support inventory management: order, unpack, stock, and protect pharmaceutical supplies.
• Handle customer interactions at the counter, answer questions, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience.
• Process prescriptions, communicate with patients and physicians as needed, and maintain compliance with policy.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory awareness

Education

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is seeking Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices to be at the center of patient care. The program emphasizes earning while learning, pursuing PTCB certification, and growing with expert guidance from Walgreens’ pharmacy teams.

The role emphasizes patient relationships, accurate dispensing, and collaboration with pharmacists. Training includes essential operations, customer service, and adherence to company codes of conduct in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment.