Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care in Wisconsin. The program combines on-the-job training with an earning apprenticeship and aims to prepare technicians for PTCB certification. Frontline technicians engage customers, learn pharmacy systems, and support clinicians in daily operations.

New hires gain hands-on experience under supervision, with a pathway to become certified and advance within Walgreens pharmacies across the state.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Willing to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment preferred.
• Prior experience with Walgreens preferred.
• Strong math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist under supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems and assist with cash handling.
• Deliver a distinctive customer experience and greet customers.
• Support inventory management and ordering of pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with clinical services coordination and communications with providers.

Skills

English fluency

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Education

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles toward patient-centric care in Wisconsin. The program combines on-the-job training with an earning apprenticeship and aims to prepare technicians for PTCB certification. Frontline technicians engage customers, learn pharmacy systems, and support clinicians in daily operations.

New hires gain hands-on experience under supervision, with a pathway to become certified and advance within Walgreens pharmacies across the state.