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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyPosted on Nov 12
Full-timeRockmart, GA, 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 evenings and weekends, is required.
  • Willingness to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire is required, subject to the stated exceptions for Community Specialty Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy locations, and locations where the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving customer issues, answering questions, and developing relationships with valuable customers.
  • Model and share customer service best practices with team members, including appropriate interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits.
  • Assist in the practice of pharmacy under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company policy; review and comply with the Walgreens Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs; verify medication accuracy and check for possible interactions.
  • Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow.
  • Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company prescription-error and Quality Improvement Program policies and procedures.
  • Follow the Walgreens Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
  • Register related sales on the assigned cash register and collect and handle cash as required; 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 claims for third-party prescription-service programs in a timely manner and perform other clerical duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Lead Pharmacy Department inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset-protection techniques and file claims for Rx-drug shipment 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 Rx KPIs with the Store Manager and Healthcare Supervisor.
  • Assist pharmacists in administering clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples and supporting coordination among pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
  • Support the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in maintaining relationships with local medical providers through provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
  • Support execution of the Pickup program.
  • Maintain adequate supplies and keep the Pharmacy Department clean, neat, orderly, and presentable.
  • 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 state-required certification or registration.
  • Attend requested training, complete PPLs, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current developments.

Desired Qualifications

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