Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Village of Somers (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician role to be more patient-centric, with opportunities for both new and experienced technicians. The program trains you to become a certified pharmacy technician while you work, featuring courses and hands-on experiences to grow your career in pharmacy.

This apprenticeship provides an entry point to healthcare, guiding you toward PTCB certification and a portable credential to advance professionally within Walgreens and the broader health system.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of retail experience preferred.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems and assist cashiers with transactions.
• Deliver friendly, distinctive customer experience and resolve issues.
• Support inventory management, ordering, checking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and quality standards.

Skills

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

PTCB certification

Tools

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its Pharmacy Technician role to be more patient-centric, with opportunities for both new and experienced technicians. The program trains you to become a certified pharmacy technician while you work, featuring courses and hands-on experiences to grow your career in pharmacy.

This apprenticeship provides an entry point to healthcare, guiding you toward PTCB certification and a portable credential to advance professionally within Walgreens and the broader health system.