Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; West New York (NJ); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,240; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice. You’ll be front and center—interacting with customers and building strong patient relationships while the pharmacy remains the core of our business.

The role emphasizes training through an ASHP/DOL‑recognized apprenticeship, earning PTCB certification, and growing with Walgreens’ technology and support to advance your health‑care career.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing prescriptions.
• Enter patient and drug information using pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Register related sales on the cash register and assist customers at OTC aisle.
• Assist with inventory management including ordering and receiving shipments.
• Support coordination of clinical services and Walgreens healthcare clinics.

Skills

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Retail experience

PTCB certification

Basic math skills

Computer skills

Inventory knowledge

Walgreens familiarity

Tools

POS systems

Cash registers

Pharmacy software

Job description

Walgreens in the United States is seeking a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice. You’ll be front and center—interacting with customers and building strong patient relationships while the pharmacy remains the core of our business.

The role emphasizes training through an ASHP/DOL‑recognized apprenticeship, earning PTCB certification, and growing with Walgreens’ technology and support to advance your health‑care career.