Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Morro Bay (CA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering training and advancement opportunities. The program supports becoming a PTCB-certified technician and building strong patient relationships within Walgreens stores.

The apprenticeship provides hands-on learning with supervision, and emphasizes delivering quality customer service while using the latest technology in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Preferred six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription counting, measuring and weighing.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and pharmacy tasks per state and company policy.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Support inventory management and stocking of pharmaceuticals and related supplies.
• Deliver a positive, distinctive customer experience and handle customer questions.
• Coordinate clinical services and outreach with healthcare providers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Math skills

Computer skills

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering training and advancement opportunities. The program supports becoming a PTCB-certified technician and building strong patient relationships within Walgreens stores.

The apprenticeship provides hands-on learning with supervision, and emphasizes delivering quality customer service while using the latest technology in a supportive environment.