Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Winter Garden, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Winter Garden, FL

Health and Personal Care Retailers

About the position

The Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship at Walgreens offers an entry-level opportunity to start a career in healthcare. This role focuses on building relationships with customers and providing support in pharmacy operations while gaining valuable training and experience. The apprenticeship program is designed to help individuals become certified pharmacy technicians, equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in the pharmacy care 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 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, such as ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist in administering clinical services, including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the local medical community.
• Ensure the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies and is clean and orderly.

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

• Competitive hourly wage ranging from $16.5 to $20.
• Opportunity to earn while you learn through the Pharmacy Technician Training Program.
• Access to training and continuing education credits through the apprenticeship program.