Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; New Kensington (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 22,730 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship track to become certified. You will support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and provide personalized service while learning in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment.

The company emphasizes customer experience, safety, and collaboration with the medical community, offering guidance and opportunities for growth within Walgreens' clinical services and clinics.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Preference for six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Preference to have prior Walgreens experience.
• Preference for good math skills to fill prescriptions accurately.
• Preference for good computer skills.
• Preference for knowledge of store inventory control.
• Preference for PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and in other pharmacy duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Engage customers by greeting and assisting with products and services; resolve issues for positive experience.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

English language

Education

PTCB certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship track to become certified. You will support pharmacists, handle prescriptions, and provide personalized service while learning in a dynamic retail pharmacy environment.

The company emphasizes customer experience, safety, and collaboration with the medical community, offering guidance and opportunities for growth within Walgreens' clinical services and clinics.