Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens Boots Alliance - West Milford, NJ

Full-time - Entry Level

West Milford, NJ

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens is designed to provide individuals with a comprehensive entry point into the healthcare field. This role emphasizes patient interaction and relationship building, moving away from traditional transaction-based environments. The apprenticeship program offers training and support to help participants become certified pharmacy technicians, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in pharmacy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy under direct supervision.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Model and share customer service best practices with team members.
• Assist in filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.
• Register all related sales on the assigned cash register and handle cash as required.

Requirements

• Less than high school education required.
• No prior experience necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in customer service or retail environments.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement and certification as a Pharmacy Technician.