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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeWhite Oak, TX, USA$19.75 - $27.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • PTCB or ExCPT certification is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • One year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting is required.
  • Applicants must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Applicants must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
  • Applicants must be willing to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire, except in Community Specialty Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy locations, or locations where this role is covered under a collective bargaining agreement.
  • The technician must maintain PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration.
  • The technician must attend requested training, complete PPLs, and acquire continuing education credits.
  • The technician must maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current news and developments.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, resolving issues, and answering questions.
  • Model customer-service practices with team members, including greeting customers, maintaining eye contact, showing courtesy, offering proactive help, identifying needs, and assisting customers until satisfied.
  • Develop strong relationships with valuable customers.
  • Assist in the practice of pharmacy under pharmacist supervision and in accordance with state, federal, and company policy; comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Carry out 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 medication accuracy; and checking for possible interactions.
  • Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
  • Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and comply with company policies and procedures for 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, 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 third-party prescription-service claims promptly and efficiently, and perform other clerical duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Lead pharmacy inventory activities, 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.
  • Assist 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.
  • When required, assist the pharmacist in administering clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling patient blood or urine samples; coordinate clinical services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in maintaining relationships with the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums that support growth opportunities.
  • Support execution of the Pickup program.
  • Maintain the Pharmacy Department’s interior and exterior areas by ensuring adequate supplies and keeping the department clean, neat, and orderly.
  • 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.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
  • Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications, are preferred.
  • Basic personal-computer skills are preferred, such as 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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