Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Earn While You Learn & PTCB

Walgreens; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is hiring Pharmacy Technician positions and Apprentices to focus on patient-centered service. The program offers earning while learning and training to become a PTCB certified technician, with support to advance in pharmacy care.

Roles include assisting pharmacists, operating pharmacy systems, and delivering a high-quality customer experience in a Walgreens store environment. Training emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and compliance with policies.

Qualifications

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and pharmacy duties.
• Enter patient and drug information into pharmacy systems and process prescriptions.
• Deliver a positive and distinctive customer experience to patients and customers.
• Handle cash transactions and assist with OTC guidance and product location.
• Support pharmacy inventory management, ordering, unpacking, and storage.

Skills

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control knowledge

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is hiring Pharmacy Technician positions and Apprentices to focus on patient-centered service. The program offers earning while learning and training to become a PTCB certified technician, with support to advance in pharmacy care.

Roles include assisting pharmacists, operating pharmacy systems, and delivering a high-quality customer experience in a Walgreens store environment. Training emphasizes accuracy, patient care, and compliance with policies.