Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; King (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship pathway to become a PTCB-certified technician. You’ll interact with customers, assist the pharmacist, and support daily pharmacy operations using advanced systems.

The program emphasizes training through Walgreens’ own pathways, with goals to advance skill and credentialing in a healthcare setting, while providing hands-on experience in store clinics and retail environments.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience is preferred.
• Good math skills to fill prescriptions accurately.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Provide a delightful customer experience and engage with patients to build relationships.
• Support inventory management and cash handling as required.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and uphold quality standards.

Skills

PTCB certification

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care, offering an apprenticeship pathway to become a PTCB-certified technician. You’ll interact with customers, assist the pharmacist, and support daily pharmacy operations using advanced systems.

The program emphasizes training through Walgreens’ own pathways, with goals to advance skill and credentialing in a healthcare setting, while providing hands-on experience in store clinics and retail environments.