Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Leavenworth, KS

Part-time - Entry Level

Leavenworth, KS

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-centric care in a pharmacy setting. This position involves assisting pharmacists with various pharmacy operations, engaging with customers to enhance their experience, and participating in a comprehensive training program that prepares you for certification as a Pharmacy Technician. The role emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships with patients and utilizing the latest technology to support pharmacy services.

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.
• 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.
• Register all related sales on assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist with inventory management activities, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Pharmacy Department.
• Assist in developing and maintaining relationships with local medical community.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
• Must have a valid Pharmacy Technician Certification certification or be willing to obtain it.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.50 to $20.00.
• Comprehensive training program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunities for career advancement and certification as a Pharmacy Technician.