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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Certified Senior Pharmacy Technician

PharmacyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeManhattan, KS, USA$19.75 - $27.50 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • PTCB or ExCPT certification is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • At least one year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting is required.
  • Fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English is required, except in Puerto Rico.
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, is required.
  • Willingness to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire is required, except in specified pharmacy locations or where the role is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Responsibilities

  • Engage customers and patients by greeting them, offering assistance with products and services, resolving customer issues, and answering questions.
  • Model and share customer-service practices with team members, including greeting customers, maintaining eye contact, showing courtesy, proactively offering 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.
  • Use pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information accurately; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verifying the medicine, and checking for possible interactions.
  • Assist pharmacists with scheduling and maintaining workflow.
  • Immediately report prescription errors to the pharmacist on duty and follow company policies and procedures relating 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 and collect and handle cash as required; when possible, accompany customers to the over-the-counter aisle to locate 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-service programs promptly and efficiently, and perform other clerical duties as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Lead Pharmacy Department inventory activities, including ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; apply company asset-protection practices and file claims for shipment overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged prescription drugs.
  • Assist the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in analyzing and improving pharmacy financial, customer-service, and inventory performance data, including reviewing prescription key performance indicators with the Store Manager and Healthcare Supervisor.
  • May assist pharmacists with clinical services, including collecting and properly labeling blood or urine samples and coordinating 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 adequate supplies and keep the Pharmacy Department clean, neat, and orderly in appearance.
  • 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.
  • Maintain PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or maintain state-required certification or registration.
  • Attend training, complete manager-requested PPLs, obtain continuing education credits, and maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy, including current news and developments.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior work experience with Walgreens is preferred.
  • Basic math skills, including counting, measuring, and weighing medications, are preferred.
  • Basic computer skills, including starting and shutting down a computer, using a mouse, starting and closing programs, switching between programs, saving files, printing documents, and accessing information online, are preferred.
  • 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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