Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

$34,320 - $41,600/Yr

Walgreens Boots Alliance - Baton Rouge, LA

Part-time - Entry Level

Baton Rouge, LA

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 them with support in their health journey. The position emphasizes a patient-centric approach, utilizing innovative technologies and training programs to help technicians grow their skills and advance their careers. The apprenticeship program is designed to guide participants towards becoming certified pharmacy technicians while gaining valuable on-the-job 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 the practice of pharmacy in accordance with state, federal, and company policy.
• Perform duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager.
• 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, including ordering and unpacking pharmaceuticals.
• Assist pharmacist in administering clinical services as required.
• Maintain good relationships with the local medical community through outreach efforts.
• Ensure the Pharmacy Department is stocked, clean, and orderly.

Requirements

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to assist in the practice of pharmacy under supervision.
• Basic math skills for accurately filling prescriptions.
• Good computer skills for pharmacy systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

Benefits

• Earn while you learn Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.
• Opportunity to earn college credit hours through the apprenticeship program.
• Continuing education credits for maintaining knowledge in healthcare and pharmacy.