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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBoise, ID, USA$19.75 - $27.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • PTCB or ExCPT certification is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • At least one year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting is required.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, is required.
  • Willingness to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire is required, except in Community Specialty Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy locations, or locations where the role is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving customer issues, and answering questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
  • Model and share customer service best practices with team members, including interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits.
  • Develop strong relationships with valuable customers.
  • Assist in the practice of pharmacy under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company policy; review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Perform duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager, including using pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring drugs, verifying medicines, and checking for possible interactions.
  • Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
  • Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and procedures concerning pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
  • Follow the Walgreen Co. Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
  • Register related sales on the assigned cash register, collect and handle cash as required, and assist customers in locating 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 claims for third-party prescription service programs in a timely and efficient manner and perform other clerical duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Lead Pharmacy Department inventory management activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
  • Apply company asset-protection techniques and file claims for pharmaceutical warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods.
  • Support the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in analyzing and improving pharmacy financial, customer service, and inventory performance data, including reviewing prescription key performance indicators with the Store Manager and Healthcare Supervisor.
  • Assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples, and help coordinate clinical services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
  • Help maintain relationships with the local medical community through medical-provider outreach to healthcare providers and community groups, retirement homes, and nursing homes to support growth opportunities.
  • Support execution of the Pickup program.
  • Maintain the Pharmacy Department’s supplies and ensure it is clean, neat, orderly, and in good condition.
  • Coach pharmacy technicians and cashiers in the correct use of processes and tools to improve pharmacy efficiency.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
  • Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
  • Maintain PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or required state certification or registration.
  • Attend requested training, complete PPLs, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain current healthcare and pharmacy knowledge.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
  • Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications, are preferred.
  • Basic computer skills are preferred, including starting and shutting down a computer, using a mouse, starting and closing programs, switching between programs, saving files, printing documents, and accessing information online.
  • Knowledge of store inventory control is preferred.

About the Company

Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Walgreens is a retail pharmacy network in the United States that sells prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, health and wellness products, and offers photo services. It operates through a large network of stores and an online platform, enabling customers to order prescriptions or products online and pick them up the same day. Walgreens’ photo service lets customers print photos and create personalized gifts such as photo books, cards, invitations, and other custom items via in-store kiosks or online. The company differentiates itself with a nationwide store footprint, integrated pharmacy and health services, and the ability to deliver convenience through online ordering and same-day pickup. Its goal is to provide convenient access to medications and health-related products while expanding personalized consumer services to improve everyday wellness.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$25M
Headquarters
Deerfield, IL
Founded
1901

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