Pharmacy Technician Apprentice - Earn While You Learn & Grow

Walgreens

Town of Hempstead (NY)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Walgreens is transforming its pharmacy technician roles into patient-centric positions, offering an apprenticeship program to guide you toward PTCB certification. You will interact with customers, support the pharmacist, and use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions.

The program emphasizes growth, training, and patient care within Walgreens’ pharmacy teams. The structured training aims to build foundational and advanced knowledge, with opportunities to become a certified pharmacy technician

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 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 in accordance with regulations and company policy.
Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
Assist in scheduling and maintaining workflow in the pharmacy.
Provide a distinctive and delightful customer experience and help customers locate products.