Pharmacy Technician Apprentice — Earn While You Learn & Serve Patients

Walgreens; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 26,863,000 - 31,685,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship program leading toward PTCB certification. Technicians will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and grow through hands-on training and digital tools.

These positions include a structured pathway to become certified, with supervision, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within Walgreens’ pharmacy operations and community care initiatives.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English is required for reading, writing and speaking.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Prior Walgreens experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and perform related duties.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems and assist with cashiers when needed.
• Deliver a friendly, distinctive customer experience and build trust with patients.
• Assist with inventory management and pharmacy operations as directed by the Pharmacy Manager and staff pharmacist.

Skills

Customer service

English fluency

Computer literacy

Retail environment experience

Education

PTCB Certification

Tools

Pharmacy systems

Cash register systems

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be more patient-centric, offering an apprenticeship program leading toward PTCB certification. Technicians will interact with customers, support pharmacists, and grow through hands-on training and digital tools.

These positions include a structured pathway to become certified, with supervision, ongoing education, and opportunities to advance within Walgreens’ pharmacy operations and community care initiatives.