Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Patient Care & Growth

Walgreens; Maryland; On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens Pharmacy Technician positions are transitioning to a patient-centric role, with opportunities to interact with customers and build strong patient relationships. The program supports earning while you learn and PTCB certification to advance to Senior Technician.

The role involves assisting the pharmacist, processing prescriptions, handling cash, and contributing to inventory management while delivering a positive customer experience. Training and development are emphasized throughout.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems and assist with cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy registers.
• Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Assist with inventory management: ordering, unpacking, checking, storing pharmaceuticals.
• Support pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services and interactions with healthcare providers.

Skills

Fluent English

Flexible schedule

Retail experience

Math skills

Computer skills

Inventory control

Tools

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens Pharmacy Technician positions are transitioning to a patient-centric role, with opportunities to interact with customers and build strong patient relationships. The program supports earning while you learn and PTCB certification to advance to Senior Technician.

The role involves assisting the pharmacist, processing prescriptions, handling cash, and contributing to inventory management while delivering a positive customer experience. Training and development are emphasized throughout.