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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNaples, FL, USA$17 - $23.25 /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 evening and weekend hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy and perform other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions; if PTCB certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians in pharmacy systems and cashiers in pharmacy cash registers.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance, resolving issues, and answering questions.
  • Model and share customer service practices with team members, develop relationships with valuable customers, and provide a distinctive customer experience.
  • Follow state, federal, and company policies and the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct while assisting in pharmacy practice under pharmacist supervision.
  • Perform duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist, and Store Manager, including entering patient and drug information, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verifying medicines, checking for interactions, and assisting pharmacists with workflow scheduling.
  • Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and procedures related to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
  • Follow the Walgreen Co. Good Faith Dispensing policy during applicable prescription dispensing activities.
  • Register sales on the assigned cash register, collect and handle cash, and assist customers in locating over-the-counter products.
  • Handle telephone calls that do not require the pharmacist’s personal attention, including calls to physicians.
  • Correct and resubmit manual third-party prescription claims in a timely manner and perform clerical duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Assist with inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply asset-protection techniques and file claims for pharmaceutical shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods.
  • May assist the pharmacist in administering clinical services, including collecting and 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 outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
  • Maintain the Pharmacy Department’s supplies, cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
  • Complete special assignments and other assigned tasks.
  • 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 manager-requested training, acquire continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current developments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six months of retail experience 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.

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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