Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Pharmacy Technician or Apprentice, where you'll engage with customers and develop patient relationships. This role offers a transformative training program to help you achieve PTCB certification and grow your career in healthcare.

Benefits

Pharmacy Technician Training Program

Earn while you learn

Qualifications

• Fluency in English required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist under supervision in pharmacy practice.
• Use pharmacy systems to process prescriptions and assist operations.
• Deliver a distinctive customer experience and build relationships.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Pharmacy Operations

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 an entry point to a career in healthcare by guiding you toward becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helping you maintain the high skills required in the pharmacy care industry. It equips you with a nationally recognized, portable credential to advance your career.

Whether you are new to pharmacies or 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 to prepare you for certification.

Responsibilities

1. Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state and federal regulations, company policies, and procedures.
2. Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, process prescriptions, and assist with pharmacy operations, including coaching other technicians if PTCB certified.
3. Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience by engaging customers, resolving issues, and building strong relationships.

Customer Experience

• Greet customers and offer assistance, ensuring a positive experience.
• Share customer service best practices with team members.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers.

Operations

• Assist in pharmacy duties under supervision, including entering information, filling prescriptions, verifying accuracy, and managing workflow.
• Report and adhere to policies regarding prescription errors and pharmacy activities.
• Handle sales transactions, assist customers in locating products, and support inventory management.
• Support clinical services and maintain good relationships with healthcare providers.
• Ensure the pharmacy environment is clean, stocked, and orderly.
• Follow all company policies and complete assigned tasks.

Training & Personal Development

• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through our training program and/or state requirements.
• Attend training sessions and acquire continuing education credits.

Additional requirements include fluency in English (except in Puerto Rico), willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.