Certified Pharmacy Technician
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_on3043, Southeast 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97202, United States
About the Role
As a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens, you play a vital role in supporting the pharmacy team and delivering a distinctive, delightful customer experience. Working under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, you assist in the practice of pharmacy while ensuring strict adherence to state, federal, and company policies. Your presence helps maintain a clean, orderly, and efficient pharmacy environment where patients and customers feel valued.
Your Day-to-Day
Your day involves a blend of clinical support, operational precision, and customer engagement. You will utilize pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, process prescriptions, and ensure all data is entered correctly. This includes retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine accuracy, and checking for possible interactions. If you hold PTCB certification, you will also have the opportunity to coach other pharmacy technicians and cashiers on system operations.
Customer interaction is central to your role. You will greet patients, offer assistance with products and services, and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience. You will model best practices in interpersonal habits, such as offering help proactively and servicing customers until they are satisfied. Additionally, you may assist in administering clinical services, such as collecting and labeling blood or urine samples, and help coordinate with healthcare clinics and external providers.
Beyond the counter, you will support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments, while maintaining knowledge of asset protection techniques. You will also handle telephone calls that do not require a pharmacist's personal attention and process manual claims for third-party prescription services efficiently.
Growth and Development
We are committed to your professional growth. You will earn and maintain PTCB certification through our designated training program or state-required certification. As a condition of promotion to Senior Technician, PTCB certification is required. You will also attend training sessions, complete required PPLs, and acquire continuing education credits to stay current with the latest healthcare and pharmacy developments.
Hiring Process
To apply, please ensure you meet the basic qualifications, including fluency in English and a willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. We encourage candidates with prior retail experience, strong math and computer skills, and knowledge of store inventory control to apply.
Our Culture and Commitment
Walgreens is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and veterans. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, including arrest and conviction records. We strive to foster a respectful environment where team members maintain strong relationships with one another and the local medical community.
Application Instructions
This role is open until filled. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying via a job board and cannot access the link, please copy and paste the URL into your browser.
Work location
Work model: On-site
3043, Southeast 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97202, United States
Portland, Oregon
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision
- check_circleProcess prescriptions using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information
- check_circleFill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs
- check_circleEngage customers to resolve issues and deliver a positive customer experience
- check_circleAdminister clinical services such as collecting and labeling blood or urine samples
- check_circleVerify medicine accuracy and check for possible drug interactions
- check_circleRegister sales on cash registers and handle cash transactions
- check_circleProcess and resubmit manual claims for third-party prescription services
- check_circleAssist with inventory management including ordering, unpacking, and storing shipments
Requirements
- verifiedMust be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- verifiedWillingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours
- verifiedPTCB certification or state required certification/registration
Nice to Have
Six months of experience in a retail environment. Prior work experience with Walgreens. Good math skills for filling prescriptions accurately. Good computer skills. Knowledge of store inventory control. PTCB certification.
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Frequently asked questions about Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens
What does a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens do?expand_more
A Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens is responsible for the following: Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision; Process prescriptions using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information; Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs; and Engage customers to resolve issues and deliver a positive customer experience.
What are the requirements for this Certified Pharmacy Technician role?expand_more
To qualify for the Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens position, applicants should have: Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English; Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours; and PTCB certification or state required certification/registration.
Where is the Certified Pharmacy Technician role at Walgreens located?expand_more
Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens is based in 3043, Southeast 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97202, United States. This is a on-site role.
Is this Certified Pharmacy Technician job remote, hybrid, or on-site?expand_more
Walgreens has listed this Certified Pharmacy Technician role as on-site.
How much experience is required for this Certified Pharmacy Technician role?expand_more
Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens typically requires 0.5+ years of relevant experience at the entry level level.
What skills do you need for the Certified Pharmacy Technician role at Walgreens?expand_more
Key skills for Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens include PTCB Certification; English; Math; Computer Skills; Inventory Control; Pharmacy Systems; Cash Registers; and Blood/urine Samples.
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Certified Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.