Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Walgreens•Sarasota, FL

11d

About The Position

Walgreens Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Technician Apprentices work in a patient-centric pharmacy environment, interacting with customers and building patient relationships. Walgreens provides an earn-while-you-learn training program recognized by ASHP and the Department of Labor, with coursework, learning activities, resources, and on-the-job experience intended to prepare apprentices to become certified pharmacy technicians. The program supports candidates pursuing Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification and a nationally recognized, portable credential. Under the pharmacist’s direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies, the technician assists with pharmacy practice and department operations. Duties include using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions, supporting customer service, prescription fulfillment, workflow, inventory, and other assigned pharmacy tasks. PTCB-certified technicians may also assist with and coach pharmacy technicians and cashiers in operating pharmacy systems and registers.

Requirements

Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; PTCB certification is a condition of promotion to senior technician if not otherwise obtained.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience in a retail environment is preferred.
Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
Good math skills for accurately counting, measuring, and weighing medications are preferred.
Good computer skills are preferred.
Knowledge of store inventory control is preferred.
PTCB certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet customers and patients, offer assistance, resolve issues, answer questions, and provide a positive customer experience.
Model and share customer-service best practices, develop relationships with valuable customers, and help customers locate over-the-counter products when possible.
Assist the pharmacist in pharmacy practice under supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company requirements; comply with the Pharmacy Code of Conduct and Good Faith Dispensing policy.
Use pharmacy systems to enter and verify patient and drug information, fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring 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 policies and procedures related to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Register sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required.
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 efficiently, and perform assigned clerical duties.
Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; follow asset-protection procedures and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
May assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and help 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, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
Maintain adequate pharmacy supplies and keep the department clean, neat, and orderly.
Comply with company policies and procedures, maintain respectful coworker relationships, and complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, earn PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
Attend requested training, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current developments.
If PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians in pharmacy-system operations and cashiers in pharmacy-register operations.