Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens•Hattiesburg, MS

10d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Walgreens Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices work in a patient-centric pharmacy environment, interacting with customers and developing patient relationships. Walgreens provides training, learning activities, resources, and on-the-job experience to build foundational and advanced pharmacy technician skills. The earn-while-you-learn training program is recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor and helps apprentices work toward Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and the skills needed for pharmacy care. Under the pharmacist’s direct supervision, the technician assists with the practice of pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies. The role uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions, supports customer service, and helps maintain pharmacy operations. PTCB-certified technicians may also assist with and coach pharmacy technicians and cashiers in the use of pharmacy systems and cash registers.

Requirements

Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
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 counting, measuring, and weighing medications.
Good computer skills.
Knowledge of store inventory control.
PTCB certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies.
Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
Engage customers and patients, answer questions, resolve issues, and provide a distinctive customer experience.
Build strong relationships with valuable customers and share customer-service best practices with team members.
Enter patient and drug information accurately; retrieve, count, and pour medications; verify medicines; and check for possible interactions.
Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
Follow the company’s Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
Register sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required; help customers locate over-the-counter products.
Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
Correct and resubmit manual third-party prescription claims promptly and perform assigned clerical duties.
Support inventory activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; follow asset-protection techniques and file claims for shipment discrepancies or damaged prescription drugs.
May assist with clinical services, including collecting and labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
Help maintain relationships with the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach to healthcare groups and care facilities.
Help keep the Pharmacy Department stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or required state certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
Attend requested training, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.