Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Manchester (VT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric service, offering an apprenticeship program to become a PTCB-certified technician. New hires will learn through hands-on training while serving customers and building patient relationships.

The program emphasizes earning while learning, with comprehensive training, healthcare clinics exposure, and ongoing education to grow within Walgreens’ pharmacy teams.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Basic computer skills and inventory knowledge recommended.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Enter patient and drug information accurately and support workflow scheduling.
• Fill prescriptions by counting and pouring medications and verify accuracy and interactions.
• Assist with customer service and maintain a positive patient experience.
• Support inventory management and clerical duties as needed.
• Contribute to relationships with medical providers and community outreach.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric service, offering an apprenticeship program to become a PTCB-certified technician. New hires will learn through hands-on training while serving customers and building patient relationships.

The program emphasizes earning while learning, with comprehensive training, healthcare clinics exposure, and ongoing education to grow within Walgreens’ pharmacy teams.