Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Jonesboro, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Jonesboro, AR

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprentice at Walgreens, you will play a crucial role in providing patient-centered care and support within the pharmacy. This position offers an opportunity to engage with customers, assist pharmacists, and develop strong relationships while gaining valuable skills through a recognized apprenticeship program. You will be equipped with the tools and training necessary to advance your career in healthcare, all while contributing to the well-being of the community.

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.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
• Assist in scheduling and maintaining workflow in the pharmacy.
• 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.
• Assist with inventory management activities, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist pharmacists and engage with customers effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Opportunity to earn PTCB certification and college credit hours through the apprenticeship program.