Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; South Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, with steps to become a PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician. You’ll interact with customers, support pharmacists, and learn through an apprenticeship program designed to build skills and credentials in pharmacy care.

This role emphasizes customer experience, accurate prescription processing, and teamwork within the Pharmacy Department, while offering growth opportunities and earning potential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Retail experience preferred (6 months).
• Prior Walgreens experience preferred.
• Strong math skills for counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills and knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.
• Ability to learn and use pharmacy systems to assist with prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Process patient and drug information in pharmacy systems and help with third-party claims.
• Contribute to delivering a distinctive customer experience.
• Handle cash register operations and assist customers to OTC aisles.
• Support inventory management, ordering, unpacking, and stocking of pharmaceuticals.

Skills

Customer service

Front-line experience

Flexible schedule

Education

PTCB Certification (preferred)

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, with steps to become a PTCB Certified Pharmacy Technician. You’ll interact with customers, support pharmacists, and learn through an apprenticeship program designed to build skills and credentials in pharmacy care.

This role emphasizes customer experience, accurate prescription processing, and teamwork within the Pharmacy Department, while offering growth opportunities and earning potential.