Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens•Fort Wright, KY

7d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Walgreens Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices work in a patient-centric pharmacy environment, interacting with customers and developing patient relationships. Under a pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies, the technician supports pharmacy operations, processes prescriptions using pharmacy systems, and contributes to a positive customer experience. Walgreens provides an “earn while you learn” Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor. The program offers courses, learning activities, resources, and on-the-job experience to build foundational and advanced pharmacy skills and prepare participants for Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification. Technicians are expected to earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated program and/or meet state certification or registration requirements.

Requirements

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

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; if PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians on pharmacy systems and cashiers on pharmacy cash registers.
Engage customers and patients, offer assistance with products and services, resolve issues, answer questions, and build relationships with valuable customers.
Model customer-service best practices, including courteous interpersonal habits and proactively identifying and addressing customer needs.
Enter patient and drug information accurately; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verifying the medication, and checking for possible interactions.
Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow pharmacy error and Quality Improvement Program policies.
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; help customers locate over-the-counter products when possible.
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 other assigned clerical duties.
Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; use asset-protection practices and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate clinical services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
Help maintain relationships with local healthcare providers and organizations through provider outreach and other activities that support growth opportunities.
Keep the Pharmacy Department supplied, 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 meet state certification or registration requirements; 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.