Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCoker Country Drive, Calhoun County, Alabama, 36201, United States
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.
Training & Development
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.
Customer Experience
You will model and deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience. This involves engaging 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 share customer service best practices with all team members, including interpersonal habits like greeting, eye contact, and courtesy, as well as Walgreens service traits such as offering help proactively and servicing until satisfied. A key part of the role is developing strong relationships with our most valuable customers.
Equal Opportunity
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Walgreens is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Coker Country Drive, Calhoun County, Alabama, 36201, United States
Alabama
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision
- check_circleUse pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions
- check_circleCollect and label blood or urine samples for clinical services
- check_circleEngage customers to resolve issues and deliver a positive experience
- check_circleReport prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty
- 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
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Requirements
- verifiedMust be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English
- verifiedWillingness to work flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours
- verifiedPrefer six months of experience in a retail environment
- verifiedPrefer good math skills
- verifiedPrefer good computer skills
- verifiedPrefer knowledge of store inventory control
- verifiedPrefer PTCB certification
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.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleEarn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor
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What does a Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens will assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision; use pharmacy systems to obtain patient information and process prescriptions; collect and label blood or urine samples for clinical services; and engage customers to resolve issues and deliver a positive experience.
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To qualify for the Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship 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; Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment; Prefer good math skills; Prefer good computer skills; and Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
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Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens is based in Coker Country Drive, Calhoun County, Alabama, 36201, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Walgreens has listed this Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship role as on-site.
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Key skills for Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens include PTCB Certification; English; Math; Computer Skills; and Inventory Control.
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