Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship program to earn while you learn. You will gain hands-on experience, pursue PTCB certification, and work under pharmacists to support prescriptions, patient interactions, and store operations.

The program aims to develop technicians into certified professionals with access to continuing education and career growth within Walgreens' pharmacy network.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills to count, measure, and weigh medications.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in pharmacy operations.
• Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring medications and check for interactions.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Support inventory management and pharmacy cashier duties.
• Adhere to company policies and the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Flexible scheduling

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

PTCB certification

Tools

Point-of-Sale systems

Prescription processing software

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship program to earn while you learn. You will gain hands-on experience, pursue PTCB certification, and work under pharmacists to support prescriptions, patient interactions, and store operations.

The program aims to develop technicians into certified professionals with access to continuing education and career growth within Walgreens' pharmacy network.