Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - South Jordan, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

South Jordan, UT

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens offers an entry-level opportunity to start a career in healthcare. This role focuses on building relationships with customers and providing support in pharmacy operations while gaining valuable training and experience. The apprenticeship program is designed to help individuals become certified pharmacy technicians, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the pharmacy care industry.

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 the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions.
• Register all related sales on assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist with inventory management activities, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist pharmacist in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Attend training and complete continuing education credits to maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist in pharmacy operations and customer service.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunity to earn college credit hours through the apprenticeship program.