Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 47,279,232 - 57,308,160; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered, offering hands-on training and a clear path toward PTCB certification. The position emphasizes customer interaction, operating pharmacy systems, and assisting pharmacists under supervision to ensure safe, accurate prescription handling.

The program includes ASHP and Department of Labor-recognized apprenticeship and emphasizes growth within Walgreens' pharmacy care team.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment (preferred).
• Prior Walgreens experience (preferred).
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control (preferred).
• PTCB certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with regulations and company policy.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Coach pharmacy technicians in system operation if PTCB certified.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Support inventory management and basic clerical duties as needed.

Skills

Fluent English

Customer interaction

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centered, offering hands-on training and a clear path toward PTCB certification. The position emphasizes customer interaction, operating pharmacy systems, and assisting pharmacists under supervision to ensure safe, accurate prescription handling.

The program includes ASHP and Department of Labor-recognized apprenticeship and emphasizes growth within Walgreens' pharmacy care team.