Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens•Riverton, WY

21d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Walgreens Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices work in a patient-centric pharmacy environment, interacting with customers and building patient relationships. Under the direct supervision of a pharmacist, the role supports pharmacy practice in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies, uses pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions, and assists with other Pharmacy Department duties. Walgreens offers an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor. The program provides courses, learning activities, resources, and on-the-job experience designed to build foundational and advanced pharmacy technician knowledge and skills and help participants work toward PTCB certification and state-required certification or registration.

Requirements

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Must be willing 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 pharmacy practice and other Pharmacy Department duties under direct supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements.
Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions; enter information accurately, retrieve, count, and pour medications, verify medicines, and check for possible interactions.
Provide a distinctive and helpful customer experience by greeting and assisting customers, resolving issues, answering questions, and developing relationships with valuable customers.
If PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians using pharmacy systems and cashiers operating pharmacy cash registers.
Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company error-reporting and Quality Improvement Program procedures.
Follow the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
Register sales on an assigned cash register, collect and handle cash, and 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 management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; follow asset-protection practices and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
May assist pharmacists with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
Help maintain relationships with local medical providers and healthcare organizations through provider detailing and outreach.
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 obtain state-required certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
Attend manager-requested training, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.