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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMarina Del Rey, CA, USA$19.50 - $23 /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 Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration; otherwise, Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification is required for promotion to senior technician.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy and perform other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
  • Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions; if Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certified, assist with and coach pharmacy technicians in pharmacy systems and cashiers in pharmacy cash-register operation.
  • Model and deliver a distinctive customer experience.
  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services, resolving customer issues, and answering questions.
  • Model and share customer-service practices with team members, including greeting customers, making 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 comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Perform assigned duties, including entering patient and drug information in pharmacy systems, ensuring accuracy, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verifying medications, checking for possible interactions, and assisting pharmacists with scheduling and workflow.
  • Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow 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 at 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.
  • Support Pharmacy Department inventory management, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; maintain knowledge of asset-protection techniques and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
  • Assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling patient blood or urine samples, and 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 medical-provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
  • Maintain adequate Pharmacy Department supplies and ensure the department is clean, neat, and orderly.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
  • Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
  • Attend training requested by the Manager, 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.
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification Board 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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