Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming the pharmacy technician role toward a more patient-centric approach, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship program backed by ASHP and the Department of Labor. New hires can work toward PTCB certification while gaining clinical and customer-service experience in a Walgreens store.

The program provides guidance to obtain a national credential and advance within pharmacy operations, with comprehensive training, coursework, and on-the-job experiences designed to

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Retail experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Process prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications; verify accuracy and check for interactions.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems; assist with cash register operations.
• Help maintain inventory and assist with scheduling and workflow.
• Provide a positive, distinctive customer experience and build relationships with patients.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming the pharmacy technician role toward a more patient-centric approach, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship program backed by ASHP and the Department of Labor. New hires can work toward PTCB certification while gaining clinical and customer-service experience in a Walgreens store.

The program provides guidance to obtain a national credential and advance within pharmacy operations, with comprehensive training, coursework, and on-the-job experiences designed to