Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Shelby Township (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering front-line customer interaction and career growth within a supportive tech-enabled environment.

The company supports an earned-while-you-learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PTCB certification, with the aim of advancing through Walgreens’ care-focused teams.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring medications.
• Assist with inventory management and scheduling as directed.
• Handle cash transactions and operate cash registers.
• Provide exceptional customer service and resolve questions.

Skills

Fluent English

Flexible schedule

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering front-line customer interaction and career growth within a supportive tech-enabled environment.

The company supports an earned-while-you-learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & the Department of Labor, guiding you toward PTCB certification, with the aim of advancing through Walgreens’ care-focused teams.