Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Effingham (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles from transactional to patient-centered, placing you at the heart of patient care. The position offers training, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality service in a retail pharmacy environment.

As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will train via an ASHP and Department of Labor–recognized program, working under supervision to support pharmacists while building a career in health care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling and weighing medicines.
• PTCB certification pursued or maintained as part of training.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and patient care.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Provide a friendly, distinctive Walgreens customer experience.
• Support inventory management and external health-provider outreach as needed.

Skills

PTCB certification

English proficiency

Math skills

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles from transactional to patient-centered, placing you at the heart of patient care. The position offers training, growth, and the opportunity to contribute to high-quality service in a retail pharmacy environment.

As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will train via an ASHP and Department of Labor–recognized program, working under supervision to support pharmacists while building a career in health care.