Fall 2026

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

Posted on 8/5/2026

Walgreens

Walgreens

10,001+ employees

Retail pharmacy and same-day photo printing

Compensation Overview

$17 - $20.50/hr

Murfreesboro, TN, USA

Remote

Category
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Customer Service

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Requirements
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assist the pharmacist under direct supervision in the practice of pharmacy and perform other Pharmacy Department duties according to state, federal, and company policies.
  • Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
  • Deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience by greeting customers, offering assistance, resolving issues, answering questions, and developing customer relationships.
  • Enter patient and drug information accurately into pharmacy systems; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs; verify medications and check for possible interactions.
  • Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
  • Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist and follow company policies and the Quality Improvement Program.
  • Register related sales, 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 claims for third-party prescription services and perform assigned clerical duties.
  • Support pharmacy inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments, and filing claims for shortages, overages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
  • Assist the pharmacist with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood and urine samples when required.
  • Support coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
  • Assist pharmacy leaders in maintaining relationships with the local medical community through provider detailing and outreach.
  • Maintain the Pharmacy Department's supplies, cleanliness, orderliness, and appearance.
  • Comply with company policies and procedures and maintain respectful coworker relationships.
  • Complete special assignments and other assigned tasks.
  • Earn and maintain Pharmacy Technician Certification Board certification through the designated training program and/or state-required certification or registration.
  • Attend manager-requested training, earn continuing education credits, and maintain current healthcare and pharmacy knowledge.
Desired Qualifications
  • Six months of retail-environment experience is preferred.
  • Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
  • Good mathematics 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.

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, Illinois

Founded

1901

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Aug 4th, 2026
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