Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$35,360 - $42,640/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Chelsea, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Chelsea, MA

10,001+ employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens is designed to provide individuals with a patient-centric role in the pharmacy environment. This position focuses on developing strong relationships with customers while assisting pharmacists in various pharmacy operations. The apprenticeship program offers training and support to help candidates achieve Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge for a successful career in healthcare.

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.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• 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 handle cash as required.
• Assist in inventory management activities, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

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

• Competitive hourly pay ranging from $17.00 to $20.50.
• Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.