Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

PTCB Certification Support

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, putting you at the forefront of customer care. The position includes an apprenticeship and a structured training program designed to develop you into a certified pharmacy technician.

As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will assist the pharmacist, handle prescriptions, manage data entry, and support inventory while delivering exceptional service to patients and customers.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer six months of retail experience.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription counting and weighing.
• Prefer basic computer skills and inventory control knowledge.
• PTCB certification preferred or pursued through Walgreens training program.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and patient care.
• Enter patient and drug information in pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Assist with inventory management and keeping shelves stocked.
• Deliver a courteous, proactive customer experience and resolve issues.
• Handle cashier duties and assist with third‑party claims processing as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Willingness to work flexible schedule

Good math skills

Good computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Pharmacy software basics

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, putting you at the forefront of customer care. The position includes an apprenticeship and a structured training program designed to develop you into a certified pharmacy technician.

As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will assist the pharmacist, handle prescriptions, manage data entry, and support inventory while delivering exceptional service to patients and customers.