Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Manistee, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Manistee, MI

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-centered care in a pharmacy environment. This position emphasizes customer interaction and relationship building, while also offering a pathway to becoming a certified pharmacy technician through a recognized apprenticeship program. You will assist pharmacists in various pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, while also engaging with customers to enhance their experience.

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.
• Perform duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager.
• Fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine correctness, and checking for possible interactions.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
• Register all related sales on the assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist in inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist pharmacists in administering clinical services and coordinating with healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Must be fluent 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

• Earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to training and continuing education credits