Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

WALGREENS Careers; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician role toward a patient-centric career path. You’ll work at the front lines, assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, and building strong patient relationships.

The program includes an ASHP and Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship, guiding you toward PTCB certification and ongoing clinical skills development with Walgreens support.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Prior retail experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of store inventory control is a plus.
• PTCB certification or plan to obtain certification is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Handle cash transactions and operate the cash register.
• Provide a courteous customer experience and help customers locate products.
• Support inventory management and receive shipments.
• Assist with clinical services and coordination with providers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

Fluent English

Education

PTCB certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Cash registers

Job description

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician role toward a patient-centric career path. You’ll work at the front lines, assisting pharmacists, processing prescriptions, and building strong patient relationships.

The program includes an ASHP and Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship, guiding you toward PTCB certification and ongoing clinical skills development with Walgreens support.