Pharmacy Technician Apprentice: Patient-Centered Care

Walgreens; Tupelo (MS); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship path toward PTCB certification. You will assist the pharmacist, process prescriptions, handle cash, and engage with customers to build relationships in a fast-paced retail setting.

The program emphasizes patient care, adherence to regulations, and career growth with access to the latest technology and support from Walgreens team.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evenings and weekend hours.
• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior Walgreens experience.
• Prefer good math skills for filling prescriptions.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in dispensing and related duties.
• Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems and assist cashiers with transactions.
• Provide friendly, helpful customer service to patients and customers.
• Support inventory management, ordering, unpacking, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy policies and procedures and quality standards.

Skills

English fluency

Flexible schedule

Math skills

Computer skills

Tools

Pharmacy systems

PTCB certification

Job description

Walgreens is transforming pharmacy technician roles to be patient-centric, offering hands-on training and an apprenticeship path toward PTCB certification. You will assist the pharmacist, process prescriptions, handle cash, and engage with customers to build relationships in a fast-paced retail setting.

The program emphasizes patient care, adherence to regulations, and career growth with access to the latest technology and support from Walgreens team.