Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Town of Camillus (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you’ll engage with customers, build patient relationships, and use advanced systems to support accuracy and efficiency in every prescription.

The company offers an earn-while-you-learn Apprenticeship including PTCB certification, with extensive training to prepare you for a certified technician role and ongoing career growth within Walgreens.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer up to 6 months of retail experience.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer computer skills and knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Maintain a positive customer experience and protect patient confidentiality.
• Support inventory management, cash handling, and store procedures.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

PTCB certification (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model. As a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, you’ll engage with customers, build patient relationships, and use advanced systems to support accuracy and efficiency in every prescription.

The company offers an earn-while-you-learn Apprenticeship including PTCB certification, with extensive training to prepare you for a certified technician role and ongoing career growth within Walgreens.