Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Colonie, NY

Part-time - Entry Level

Colonie, NY

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

As a Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprentice at Walgreens, you will embark on a transformative journey in the healthcare sector. This role is designed not just as a job, but as a stepping stone into a fulfilling career in pharmacy. You will be at the forefront of patient care, engaging with customers daily to help them lead healthier lives. Walgreens is committed to providing you with the necessary tools and support to advance your career, including access to innovative technologies and a comprehensive training program. This apprenticeship is recognized by the ASHP and the Department of Labor, allowing you to earn while you learn, and guiding you towards becoming a certified Pharmacy Technician through the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB). In this position, you will assist pharmacists under direct supervision, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations while performing various pharmacy duties. Your responsibilities will include using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information, processing prescriptions, and coaching other pharmacy technicians if you are PTCB certified. You will also be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, engaging with patients, resolving issues, and modeling best practices in customer interactions. The role requires you to maintain a clean and organized pharmacy environment, assist in inventory management, and support the pharmacy team in various operational tasks. You will also have opportunities for personal development through training and continuing education, which can lead to college credit hours recognized by the American Council on Education (ACE). This position is ideal for individuals looking to start their career in healthcare, with a focus on patient-centric service and professional growth.

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.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Assist in filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs.
• 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, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy environment.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a retail environment
• Prior work experience with Walgreens
• Good math skills
• Good computer skills
• Knowledge of store inventory control
• PTCB certification

Benefits

• Earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Access to innovative technologies and tools for career advancement.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.