Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician roles into patient-centric positions. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and use pharmacy systems to manage prescriptions.

The program includes training to achieve PTCB certification and advance within the pharmacy care field. The role emphasizes service excellence, accurate data entry, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for counting, measuring and weighing medications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and data entry.
• Resolve customer issues and questions to ensure a positive experience.
• Handle cash register operations and point-of-sale transactions.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering activities.
• Enter patient and drug information accurately and check for possible interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Fluent English

Education

PTCB certification (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy software

Cash registers

Inventory management

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician roles into patient-centric positions. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and use pharmacy systems to manage prescriptions.

The program includes training to achieve PTCB certification and advance within the pharmacy care field. The role emphasizes service excellence, accurate data entry, and teamwork.