Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering on-the-job training and a clear pathway toward PTCB certification. This position emphasizes customer interaction, accurate prescription handling, and collaboration with pharmacists to support patient care.

The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician role includes learning through a formal apprenticeship and opportunities to advance within the pharmacy team, with emphasis on delivering a high-quality customer

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 for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and related duties.
• Process prescriptions by entering patient and drug information and assist with third-party claims.
• Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Maintain inventory management activities including ordering, unpacking, and storing pharmaceuticals.
• Support the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in coordinating clinical services and relationships with local healthcare providers.

Skills

Fluent English

Six months retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

PTCB certification (preferred)

Willingness to work flexible schedule

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering on-the-job training and a clear pathway toward PTCB certification. This position emphasizes customer interaction, accurate prescription handling, and collaboration with pharmacists to support patient care.

The Walgreens Pharmacy Technician role includes learning through a formal apprenticeship and opportunities to advance within the pharmacy team, with emphasis on delivering a high-quality customer