Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Kannapolis, NC

Part-time - Entry Level

Kannapolis, NC

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens is designed to provide individuals with a pathway into the healthcare field, focusing on patient-centric care. This role involves assisting pharmacists in various pharmacy operations while developing strong relationships with customers and patients. The position emphasizes training and certification, allowing participants to earn while they learn through a recognized apprenticeship program.

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 in scheduling and maintaining workflow in the pharmacy.
• Register all related sales on assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist with 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

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.
• Good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Basic computer skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage of $16.50 - $20.00.
• Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunities for career advancement and certification.