Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Clinton (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, providing extensive training and a clear path to certification. The position involves assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

Apprenticeship options exist to earn PTCB certification while you work, with scope for growth within Walgreens’ clinical and community healthcare initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and related duties.
• Enter patient and drug information and process prescriptions using pharmacy systems.
• Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Support inventory management and store operations as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

PTCB certification

Education

PTCB Certification (Pharmacy Technician)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, providing extensive training and a clear path to certification. The position involves assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, and delivering outstanding customer service in a fast-paced retail setting.

Apprenticeship options exist to earn PTCB certification while you work, with scope for growth within Walgreens’ clinical and community healthcare initiatives.