Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Saint George, UT

Full-time - Entry Level

Saint George, 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 them with essential pharmacy services 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.
• 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 in inventory management activities, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the Pharmacy Department.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program.

Requirements

• Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

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 wage ranging from $16.5 to $20.
• Opportunities for career advancement through training and certification.