Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$35,360 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Northglenn, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Northglenn, CO

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 position offers an opportunity to grow within the healthcare field through a comprehensive training program that prepares you for certification as a Pharmacy Technician. You will assist pharmacists in various duties, engage with customers, and ensure a positive experience while utilizing innovative technologies and systems.

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 of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Maintain a clean and orderly Pharmacy Department.

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 $17 to $20.5.
• Comprehensive training program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunities for career advancement and personal development.