Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Highland Park, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Highland Park, IL

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens offers an entry point into a rewarding career in healthcare. This role emphasizes patient-centric service, allowing technicians to build relationships with customers while providing essential pharmacy services. The apprenticeship program is designed to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to become certified pharmacy technicians, ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful career in the pharmacy industry.

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.
• Assist in scheduling and maintaining workflow in the pharmacy.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to company policies regarding pharmacy errors.
• Register all related sales on the assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist with inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Maintain a clean and orderly pharmacy department and ensure it is stocked with adequate supplies.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist the pharmacist in various pharmacy duties.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with pharmacy systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunity to earn college credit hours through the apprenticeship program.
• Access to training and continuing education credits.