Pharmacy Technician Apprentice – Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered, with emphasis on customer engagement and using advanced technology to support patient care. The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Training Program, ASHP and Department of Labor recognized, provides an entry path toward PTCB certification and ongoing professional growth as a certified pharmacy technician.

Whether new to pharmacy or experienced, the program offers courses, hands-on practice, and resources to build

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prior retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Supports pharmacy operations under pharmacist supervision and uses pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information.
• Fills prescriptions, retrieves and counts medications, verifies accuracy and checks for interactions.
• Assists with inventory management, ordering, unpacking, and stocking pharmaceutical supplies.
• Supports clinical services and coordination with healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

PTCB Certification (in progress)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered, with emphasis on customer engagement and using advanced technology to support patient care. The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician Training Program, ASHP and Department of Labor recognized, provides an entry path toward PTCB certification and ongoing professional growth as a certified pharmacy technician.

Whether new to pharmacy or experienced, the program offers courses, hands-on practice, and resources to build