Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Anchorage, AK

Full-time - Entry Level

Anchorage, AK

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprentice at Walgreens, you will play a crucial role in providing patient-centered care and building relationships with customers. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow within the healthcare field while assisting pharmacists in various pharmacy operations. The apprenticeship program is designed to equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge to become a certified pharmacy technician, ensuring you have a solid foundation for a successful career in pharmacy.

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.
• 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.
• Assist pharmacists in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Attend training and complete required continuing education credits.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist pharmacists and engage with customers effectively.

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.
• Opportunity to earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Access to training and continuing education credits.
• Potential for career advancement within Walgreens.