Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Salem, MA

Part-time - Entry Level

Salem, MA

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 comprehensive training program that prepares you for certification as a Pharmacy Technician. You will assist pharmacists in various duties, utilize pharmacy systems, and ensure a positive customer experience, all while adhering to state and federal regulations.

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.
• Assist in the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Perform duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager.
• 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.
• Process manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely manner.
• Assist with inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in administering clinical services and coordinating with healthcare providers.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the Pharmacy Department.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist pharmacists in various pharmacy duties under supervision.

Nice-to-haves

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Opportunity to earn college credit hours through the apprenticeship program.