Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens

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$19.50/hr – $23.00/hr

• Assist the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy and other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Use pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
• If PTCB or ExCPT certified, assist and coach other pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and 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.
• Develop strong relationships with valuable customers; share customer service best practices with all team members.
• Review and comply with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct; adhere to company policies regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
• Enter patient and drug information accurately in pharmacy systems; fill prescriptions by retrieving, counting, and pouring pharmaceutical drugs; verify medicine is correct and check for possible interactions.
• Assist pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining workflow; report prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty.
• Register all related sales on the assigned cash register; collect and handle cash as required; assist in locating products in the OTC aisle.
• 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 prescription services; perform other clerical duties assigned by Pharmacy Manager.
• Assist and support medication inventory management: ordering, unpacking, checking, and storing pharmaceuticals; file claims for overages, shortages, and other discrepancies.
• Assist pharmacists in administering clinical services, including collection and labeling of blood/urine samples and coordination of clinical services with Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with the local medical community through outreach and detailing efforts.
• Assist in maintaining the Pharmacy Department’s appearance, ensuring a clean, neat, and orderly environment.
• Maintain respectful relationships with coworkers and comply with all company policies and procedures.

• Earn and maintain PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state‑required certification/registration.
• Attend training and complete PPLs requested by Manager; acquire continuing education credits to maintain knowledge and skills in healthcare and pharmacy.

• Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
• Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

• Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
• Prefer prior work experience with Walgreens.
• Prefer strong math skills for accurate prescription filling (counting, measuring, weighing).
• Prefer good computer skills.
• Prefer knowledge of store inventory control.
• Prefer PTCB or ExCPT certification.

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

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Full‑time

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