Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - New Lenox, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

New Lenox, IL

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

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. Walgreens is proud to invest & champion an earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & 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. 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 to you 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. In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Utilize pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.
• Register all related sales on assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
• Assist in inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of pharmaceuticals.
• Assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers.
• Ensure the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies and is clean, neat, and orderly in condition and appearance.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have PTCB Certification or be willing to obtain it as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Must have basic math skills to fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Must have good computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunity to earn 8 college credit hours through the apprenticeship program as recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE).
• Continuing education credits through training and PPLs requested by Manager.