Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Lafayette, LA

Full-time - Entry Level

Lafayette, LA

10,001+ employees

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice at Walgreens, you will play a crucial role in providing patient-centric care and support within the pharmacy. This position involves assisting pharmacists in various pharmacy operations, engaging with customers to enhance their experience, and participating in a comprehensive training program designed to help you achieve certification as a Pharmacy Technician. You will be responsible for processing prescriptions, managing inventory, and ensuring compliance with pharmacy regulations while developing strong relationships with patients and healthcare providers.

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.
• 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, unpacking, checking, and storing shipments of 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.
• Experience in customer service is preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
• Good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
• Good computer skills are preferred.
• Knowledge of store inventory control is preferred.
• PTCB certification is preferred.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunities for career advancement and certification as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Flexible scheduling options.
• Employee discounts on products and services.