Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Skokie, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Skokie, IL

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 patient-centric service, allowing technicians to build relationships with customers while assisting pharmacists in various pharmacy operations. The apprenticeship program provides training and support to help individuals become certified pharmacy technicians, equipping them with essential skills and knowledge for career advancement in the pharmacy field.

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 programs.