Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centered care, offering training and growth opportunities. The program supports becoming PTCB certified, with a pathway from apprentice to certified technician, emphasizing customer care and accuracy in prescription processing.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and delivering a superior customer experience while maintaining pharmacy operations and supporting the pharmacist.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy systems and cash handling is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Greet customers, resolve questions, and ensure a positive experience.
• Maintain inventory, assist with stocking and ordering.
• Handle cash and process transactions on the cash register.

Skills

PTCB certification

English fluency

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centered care, offering training and growth opportunities. The program supports becoming PTCB certified, with a pathway from apprentice to certified technician, emphasizing customer care and accuracy in prescription processing.

This role emphasizes hands-on learning, teamwork, and delivering a superior customer experience while maintaining pharmacy operations and supporting the pharmacist.