Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn & Grow

Walgreens; Lake Villa (IL); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 66,621,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, with front-line interaction and relationship-building with customers. The company offers a training program that combines work with earning while learning, guiding you toward PTCB certification and broader opportunities in pharmacy care.

The program supports entry into a career in healthcare, with structured courses, learning activities, and on-the-job experiences designed to build foundational and advanced knowledge

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Retail experience is a plus.
• Good math skills for counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control is a plus.
• PTCB certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and other duties per company policy.
• Enter patient and drug information in pharmacy systems and process prescriptions; assist in cash register operations.
• Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience and greet customers to offer help.
• Handle cash, help customers locate products, and answer routine questions.
• Support inventory management: order, unpack, check, and store pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with coordinating clinical services and collaboration with medical providers as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Pharmacy systems

Cash handling

English fluency

Education

PTCB Certification (in progress or completed)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, with front-line interaction and relationship-building with customers. The company offers a training program that combines work with earning while learning, guiding you toward PTCB certification and broader opportunities in pharmacy care.

The program supports entry into a career in healthcare, with structured courses, learning activities, and on-the-job experiences designed to build foundational and advanced knowledge