Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship

Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship — remote position open now. Apply today.

Remote Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship. part-time. Open to candidates in PATERSON, NJ. Apply now.

About the Role

Our pharmacy technician positions have undergone an exciting transformation, moving from a transaction-based environment to a much more patient-centric one.

As a Walgreens Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Technician Apprentice, you'll be front and center – interacting with our customers and developing strong patient relationships.

Pharmacy is the core of our business, and our pharmacy technicians enjoy all the tools and support – including the latest technology – to grow their careers and reach their goals.

Walgreens is proud to invest & champion an “earn while you learn” Pharmacy Technician Training Program recognized by ASHP & Department of Labor.

This apprenticeship program gives you an entry point to a career in health care by guiding you in taking steps towards becoming a Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) Certified Pharmacy Technician and helping you maintain the high level of skill required in the pharmacy care industry.

Arming you with a nationally recognized, portable credential that will help you advance your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
• Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
• Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
• Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
• Prefer good math expertise so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
• Complies with all firm policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
• Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer background.
• Prefer to have prior work track record with Walgreens.
• In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Firm policies and procedures.
• Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
• Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
• Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.

Skills & Tools Mentioned

• Customer service
• Sales

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship role remote?
Yes — 100% remote. Work from anywhere in PATERSON, NJ.

Employment type for this Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship job?
part-time. Ideal for remote professionals.

What skills are needed for this Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship role?
Key skills include Customer service, Sales. These are core to succeeding in this role.

How to apply?
Click Apply Now above. Rolling interviews.

Apply now. Interviews are ongoing.