Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, build patient relationships, and participate in an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor.

The program guides you toward becoming a certified technician and advancing within Walgreens. The apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on learning, with courses 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.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Good math skills for counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control preferred.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Assists with pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision and adheres to the Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Processes prescriptions, enters patient and drug information, and assists in scheduling and workflow.
• Supports inventory management and prepares pharmaceutical stock for dispensing.
• Helps build relationships with local healthcare providers and supports patient care activities.

Skills

Fluent English

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, build patient relationships, and participate in an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor.

The program guides you toward becoming a certified technician and advancing within Walgreens. The apprenticeship emphasizes hands-on learning, with courses and on-the-job experiences designed to