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Walgreens

Retail pharmacy chain with health services

Pharmacy Technician Apprentice

PharmacyPosted on Oct 29
Part-timeFort Lauderdale, FL, USA$17 - $23.25 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision and in accordance with state, federal, 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 and coach pharmacy technicians on pharmacy systems and cashiers on pharmacy cash registers.
  • Deliver a distinctive customer experience by greeting customers and patients, offering assistance, resolving issues, answering questions, sharing customer service practices, and developing relationships with valuable customers.
  • Review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
  • Enter patient and drug information accurately, fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring medications, verify medicines, check for possible interactions, and assist pharmacists with scheduling and workflow.
  • Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and follow company prescription-error and Quality Improvement Program policies.
  • 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 help customers locate 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 third-party prescription claims promptly and efficiently, and perform other clerical duties assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
  • Support inventory management by ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments; maintain knowledge of 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 properly labeling blood or urine samples, and coordinate clinical services with pharmacy staff, Walgreens healthcare clinics, and external providers.
  • Help the Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist maintain relationships with the local medical community through medical-provider outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums.
  • Maintain the Pharmacy Department’s supplies, cleanliness, neatness, and orderly appearance, including exterior and interior maintenance.
  • 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, earn continuing education credits, and maintain healthcare and pharmacy knowledge and skills, including awareness of 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.

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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