Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship pathway toward PTCB certification and a hands-on, customer-focused environment in Fort Smith, AR. You will be engaged with customers, learn to use pharmacy systems, and support daily pharmacy operations under supervision.

The program emphasizes earning while learning and progressing toward certification, with training designed to build foundational and advanced skills in pharmacy care

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible evenings and weekend hours.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Strong math and computer skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision and company policy.
• Enter patient and drug information in pharmacy systems and ensure accuracy.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring medications; verify for interactions.
• Assist with inventory management and location of products.
• Handle cash transactions and customer interactions at the front counter.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Pharmacy systems

Cash handling

Education

PTCB certification

Tools

Pharmacy software

Cash register

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship pathway toward PTCB certification and a hands-on, customer-focused environment in Fort Smith, AR. You will be engaged with customers, learn to use pharmacy systems, and support daily pharmacy operations under supervision.

The program emphasizes earning while learning and progressing toward certification, with training designed to build foundational and advanced skills in pharmacy care