Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Grand Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you’ll engage with customers, build patient relationships, and use advanced tools to grow your career. The program emphasizes hands-on training and certification through the PTCB pathway.

New and experienced technicians receive comprehensive development, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and a supportive Walgreens team environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for accurate prescription counting.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist with products to ensure a positive experience.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, fill prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists with dispensing and checking medications for accuracy.
• Handle cash register transactions and assist customers at the OTC aisle.
• Support inventory management and stocking of pharmaceuticals.
• Process third-party prescription claims and related clerical duties.
• Coordinate with local medical community and healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Communication

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Cash register

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you’ll engage with customers, build patient relationships, and use advanced tools to grow your career. The program emphasizes hands-on training and certification through the PTCB pathway.

New and experienced technicians receive comprehensive development, with opportunities to contribute to patient care and a supportive Walgreens team environment.