Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Clifton, NJ

Part-time - Entry Level

Clifton, NJ

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 and support within the pharmacy. This position emphasizes customer interaction and relationship building, while also offering a pathway to becoming a certified pharmacy technician through a recognized apprenticeship program. You will assist pharmacists in various pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with regulations and company policies, while also engaging with customers to enhance their experience.

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 filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs.
• Report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty immediately.
• Register all related sales on the assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist in inventory management activities, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the Pharmacy Department.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program.

Requirements

• Must be fluent 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

• Earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Opportunities for career advancement through certification.