Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens; Northglenn (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, where you'll interact with customers and develop patient relationships. Benefit from a comprehensive training program that guides you to certification and equips you with essential skills for a successful career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision.
• Engage customers and patients to ensure a positive experience.
• Support inventory management and clinical services.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

PTCB Certification

Job description

Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one. As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you'll be front and center – interacting with our customers and developing strong patient relationships. Pharmacy is the core of our business, and our pharmacy technicians enjoy all the tools and support – including the latest technology – to grow their careers and reach their goals.

Walgreens is proud to invest & champion an “earn while you learn” Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor. This apprenticeship program provides a pathway into healthcare, guiding you toward becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helping you maintain the high level of skill required in the pharmacy care industry. It equips you with a nationally recognized, portable credential to advance your career.

Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician, apply now! Walgreens will train you to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers. The courses, learning activities, and resources in our pharmacy technician training program are designed to give you foundational and advanced knowledge, skills, and on-the-job experiences needed to prepare for certification as a pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities include:

1. In accordance with state and federal regulations, assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assist in other Pharmacy Department duties per company policies.
2. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, process prescriptions, and, if PTCB certified, assist and coach other pharmacy technicians and cashiers.
3. Model and deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

Customer Experience

• Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance, resolving issues, and answering questions to ensure a positive experience.
• Share customer service best practices with team members, including interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers.

Operations

• Assist in pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Perform duties such as entering patient and drug info, filling prescriptions, verifying medicines, and supporting workflow.
• Report prescription errors immediately and adhere to quality policies.
• Handle sales transactions, assist customers in locating products, and process third-party claims.
• Support inventory management and clinical services, including sample collection and coordination with healthcare providers.
• Maintain a clean, stocked, and orderly pharmacy environment.

Training & Personal Development

• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through our training program and/or state certification requirements.
• Attend training and acquire continuing education credits to stay updated in healthcare and pharmacy developments.

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.