Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician role into a patient-centered position, offering an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship to pursue PTCB certification and strong patient relationships. You’ll interact with customers and support pharmacists with dispensing and care tasks.

This program emphasizes hands-on training, clinical development, and opportunities to grow within Walgreens, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and Indiana-based employment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (per state/country requirements).
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• PTCB certification preferred/required for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Process prescriptions and verify medication details in pharmacy systems.
• Provide customer service and address questions to ensure a positive experience.
• Support inventory management, stocking, and shelf maintenance.
• Handle cash registers and assist with point-of-sale operations.
• Assist with coordination of clinical services and provider outreach as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

English proficiency

Retail experience

Education

PTCB Certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician role into a patient-centered position, offering an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship to pursue PTCB certification and strong patient relationships. You’ll interact with customers and support pharmacists with dispensing and care tasks.

This program emphasizes hands-on training, clinical development, and opportunities to grow within Walgreens, with a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends and Indiana-based employment.