Certified Pharmacy Technician

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$17.50/hr - $21.00/hr

• Assist the pharmacist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state and federal regulations, and in performing other pharmacy department duties as per company policies and procedures.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, coach pharmacy technicians and cashiers on the operation of pharmacy systems and pharmacy cash registers.
• Model and deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
• Engage customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services; resolve customer issues and answer questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
• Share customer service best practices with all team members, including interpersonal habits and Walgreens service traits (e.g., proactive help, needs identification, service until satisfaction).
• Develop strong relationships with most valuable customers.
• Assist in the practice of pharmacy under supervision, review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
• Perform duties as assigned by pharmacy manager, staff pharmacist, and store manager, including entering patient and drug information into pharmacy systems, filling prescriptions, verifying medicine correctness, and checking interactions.
• Report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adhere to Company policies and procedures relating to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
• Adhere strictly to Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
• Register all related sales on assigned cash register, handle cash as required, and assist customers in the OTC aisle when possible.
• Handle telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
• Process (correct and resubmit) manual claims for third‑party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, performing other clerical duties as assigned.
• Assist and support pharmacy department with inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceutical shipments.
• Maintain knowledge of company asset protection techniques and file claims for warehouse overages, shortages, order errors, or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
• Assist pharmacist in administering clinical services, including blood/urine sample collection and labeling, and coordinate clinical services at Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
• Assist pharmacy manager and staff pharmacist in developing and maintaining strong relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health‑care providers via provider detailing and outreach.
• Assist with exterior and interior maintenance, ensuring the pharmacy department is stocked, clean, neat, and orderly.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures; maintain respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
• Earn and maintain PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program or state‑required certification/registration; gain PTCB certification as a condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Attend training and complete PPLs requested by manager and acquire continuing education credits; maintain knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.

• Fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.

• Six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Good math skills for accurate prescription filling (counting, measuring, weighing).
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of store inventory control.
• PTCB certification.

We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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$17.50 - $21.00 per hour

Not Applicable

Full‑time

Health Care Provider