Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship and training program that leads to PTCB certification. You will interact with customers, learn pharmacy systems, and support the pharmacist under supervision to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, certification goals, and potential career growth within Walgreens’ pharmacy network, including opportunities for on-going professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior experience with Walgreens.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and related duties.
• Process prescriptions and enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems.
• Assist with inventory management and other clerical duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Math skills

Computer skills

Job description

Walgreens is expanding its Pharmacy Technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship and training program that leads to PTCB certification. You will interact with customers, learn pharmacy systems, and support the pharmacist under supervision to ensure safe, accurate dispensing.

The program emphasizes hands-on training, certification goals, and potential career growth within Walgreens’ pharmacy network, including opportunities for on-going professional development.