Pharmacy Technician​/Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Join to apply for the Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship role at Walgreens
. This apprenticeship program is designed to guide you toward becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician, with training and support from Walgreens. Over the next months you will develop strong patient relationships and learn essential pharmacy skills.

$16.50/hr - $20.00/hr

• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in pharmacy practice in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• Coach pharmacy technicians in the use of pharmacy systems and cashier operations when certified.
• Model and deliver a distinctive, delightful customer experience.
• Engage patients and customers by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services.
• Resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Model and share customer service best practices with all team members.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers.
• Under pharmacist supervision, assist in practice of pharmacy, review compliance with Walgreens Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Enter patient and drug data accurately into pharmacy systems.
• Fill prescriptions, retrieving, counting and pouring drugs, verifying accuracy, checking for interactions.
• Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
• Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow Company policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Adhere to Good Faith Dispensing policy during prescription dispensing.
• Register all sales on assigned cash register and handle cash as required.
• Assist customers to OTC aisle when possible.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require pharmacist attention.
• Process manual claims for third‑party program prescription services timely and efficiently.
• Perform other clerical duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager.
• Assist inventory management activities such as ordering, unpacking, checking and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
• Apply knowledge of asset protection techniques and file claims for overages, shortages, and damaged goods.
• Assist with clinical services including blood/urine sample collection and labeling.
• Assist Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in maintaining relationships with medical community (physicians, nurses, providers).
• Assist with exterior and interior maintenance of Pharmacy Department ensuring supplies and appearance are adequate.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, maintaining respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program or state‑required certification/registration.
• Attend training requests by Manager and acquire continuing education credits.
• Maintain knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• Prior experience of at least six months in a retail environment.
• Previous work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification (preferred).

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The actual compensation will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please visit