Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model and offers an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship. Techs assist under supervision, handle prescriptions, and help patients with care and service, while earning certification and gaining frontline experience.

The program supports PTCB certification and broadening pharmacy skills, with emphasis on accurate dispensing, customer interactions, and regulatory compliance within Walgreens stores.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Preference for six months of retail experience and prior Walgreens involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Support customer experience by greeting and helping customers and patients.

Skills

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

PTCB certification

Retail experience

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles toward a patient-centric model and offers an earn-while-you-learn apprenticeship. Techs assist under supervision, handle prescriptions, and help patients with care and service, while earning certification and gaining frontline experience.

The program supports PTCB certification and broadening pharmacy skills, with emphasis on accurate dispensing, customer interactions, and regulatory compliance within Walgreens stores.