Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, build patient relationships, and use cutting-edge tools and training to advance your career.

The company offers an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PTCB certification and a high-skill pharmacy career. Training emphasizes real patient care and clinical service delivery.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer PTCB certification.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in pharmacy tasks and in other Pharmacy Department duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Help ensure accurate dispensing, check for drug interactions, and support workflow scheduling.
• Register sales on cash registers and handle cash as required; assist customers to OTC aisles.
• Support inventory management and handling of shipments and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with coordination of clinical services and relationships with medical providers.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Education

PTCB certification

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you will interact with customers, build patient relationships, and use cutting-edge tools and training to advance your career.

The company offers an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PTCB certification and a high-skill pharmacy career. Training emphasizes real patient care and clinical service delivery.