Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

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 gives you an entry point to a career in

health care by guiding you in taking steps towards 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. Arming you with a

nationally recognized, portable credential that will help you

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 provided to you in our pharmacy

technician training program are designed to give you foundational

and advanced knowledge, skills, and on-the-job experiences you need

to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician.

In accordance with state and federal

regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in

the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance

of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company

policies and procedures.

Responsible for using

pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process

prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy

technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in

the operation of the pharmacy cash

registers.

Models and delivers a distinctive

and delightful customer

experience.

Customer

Experience

Engages customers and

patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and

services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure

a positive customer experience.

Models and

shares customer service best practices with all team members to

deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including

interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.)

and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively,

identifying needs, servicing until satisfied,

etc.).

Develops strong relationships with most

valuable

customers.

Operations

Under

the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of

pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.

Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of

Conduct.

Performs duties as assigned by

Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including

utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information,

ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by

retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying

medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.

Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work

flow.

Reports, immediately, prescription errors

to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and

procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality

Improvement Program.

Strictly adheres to the

Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all

applicable prescription dispensing

activities.

Responsible and accountable for

registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects

and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when

possible to assist in locating

products.

Handles telephone calls that do not

require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to

physicians.

Processes (corrects and resubmits)

manual claims for third party program prescription services in a

timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as

assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.

Assists and

supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities,

such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of

pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection

techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise

received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not

received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx

drugs.

May assist pharmacist in administering

clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of

blood / urine samples from patients and other clinical services as

required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical

services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external

providers.

Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff

Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with

the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and

other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and

outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and

other forums for enhancing growth

opportunities.

Assists with exterior and

interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked

with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and

appearance.

Complies with all company policies

and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with

coworkers.

Completes special assignments and

other tasks as

assigned.

Training

& Personal Development

Earns

and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB

training program and / or state required certification / registration.

Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to

senior technician.

Attends training requested

by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains

knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest

news and

developments.

Basic

Qualifications

Must be

fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto

Rico)

Requires willingness to work flexible

schedule, including evening and weekend

hours.

Preferred

Qualifications

Prefer

six months of experience in a retail

environment.

Prefer

to have prior work experience with

Walgreens.

Prefer

good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately,

including counting, measuring and weighing

medications.

Prefer

good computer

skills.

Prefer

the knowledge of store inventory

control.

Prefer

PTCB

certification.

We

will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and

conviction records.

An Equal

Opportunity Employer, including

disability / veterans.

The

actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a

variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities,

education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will

remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here

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Salary

Range : $18 - $21.5 / Hourly