Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

About the Role

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.

Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician, 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 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.

Walgreens is proud to invest and champion an "earn while you learn" Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & the 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.

Your Day-to-Day

In this role, you will model and deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience. You will engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving customer issues, and answering questions to ensure a positive experience. You will develop strong relationships with our most valuable customers and share customer service best practices with all team members.

Under the supervision of a pharmacist, you will assist in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. This includes utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, filling prescriptions, verifying medicine, and checking for possible interactions. You will also handle telephone calls that do not require the personal attention of the pharmacist, process manual claims for third-party prescription services, and assist with inventory management activities such as ordering and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.

Hiring Process

To join our team, simply apply now. Walgreens is committed to training you to use your skills and talents to serve our patients. The training program is designed to prepare you for certification and career advancement.

Our Culture & Commitment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We strive to maintain respectful relationships with coworkers and comply with all company policies and procedures, including the Walgreens Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policies.