Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Certified Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timePalos Heights, IL, USA$18 - $24.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English, except in Puerto Rico.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Must earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, PTCB certification must be earned as a condition of promotion to senior technician.

Responsibilities

Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision and in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies, in the practice of pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department duties.
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.
Deliver a distinctive customer experience by greeting and assisting customers and patients, resolving issues and answering questions, demonstrating customer-service best practices, and developing relationships with valuable customers.
Assist in pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Enter patient and drug information accurately; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verifying accuracy and checking for possible interactions; assist pharmacists with scheduling and workflow.
Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
Follow Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription-dispensing activities.
Register related sales, collect and handle cash, and help customers locate over-the-counter products when possible.
Handle 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 clerical duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset-protection practices and file claims for Rx merchandise overages, shortages, order errors, and damaged goods.
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 the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
Maintain the Pharmacy Department's supplies, cleanliness, order, and appearance.
Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Attend requested training, complete PPLs, acquire continuing-education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current developments.

Desired Qualifications

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.

In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures.
Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.

Customer Experience

Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.

Operations

Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.

Training & Personal Development

Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

External Basic Qualifications

Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
Prefer good computer skills.
Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
Prefer PTCB certification.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Retail

Store

09347-PALOS HEIGHTS IL

Common Location

12659 S RIDGELAND AVE,PALOS HEIGHTS,IL,60463-01871-09347-S

Pay Type

Hourly

Start Rate

Max Rate

24.25

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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