Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Eggertsville (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles into patient-centric positions, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship path toward PTCB certification. Whether new or experienced, technicians will be trained to use pharmacy systems, assist pharmacists, and interact with customers to ensure quality care.

The program emphasizes disease state understanding, customer service excellence, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to support safe, accurate dispensing and patient care.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of retail experience preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Strong math and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and entering patient and drug information, and processing prescriptions.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Maintain inventory and support pharmacy operations, including third-party claims processing.
• Handle cash transactions and register duties, and support workflow scheduling.
• Coordinate with healthcare providers and assist in clinical services as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Cash handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

PTCB Certification path

Tools

Pharmacy software

Cash registers

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles into patient-centric positions, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship path toward PTCB certification. Whether new or experienced, technicians will be trained to use pharmacy systems, assist pharmacists, and interact with customers to ensure quality care.

The program emphasizes disease state understanding, customer service excellence, and collaboration with the pharmacy team to support safe, accurate dispensing and patient care.