Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn

Walgreens; Yorktown (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering training and development pathways toward PTCB certification. The position supports pharmacists, handles prescriptions, assists customers, and helps maintain accurate pharmacy operations.

The program emphasizes learning and growth, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and advance toward certification and senior technician roles.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer PTCB certification.
• Prefer good math skills and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

Skills

English fluency

Customer service

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering training and development pathways toward PTCB certification. The position supports pharmacists, handles prescriptions, assists customers, and helps maintain accurate pharmacy operations.

The program emphasizes learning and growth, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and advance toward certification and senior technician roles.