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INTRODUCTION
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.
Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician Apply Now! Walgreens will train you to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers. The courses, learning activities, and resources provided to you in our pharmacy technician training program are designed to give you foundational and advanced knowledge, skills, and on-the-job experiences you need to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
Operations
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- 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.
- Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- 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.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- 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.
- 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.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
- 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.
- Attends training requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $17.5 - $21 / Hourly
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision*
- Prescription coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
- Employee discount
- Work & life resources
- Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
INTRODUCTION
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.
Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician Apply Now! Walgreens will train you to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers. The courses, learning activities, and resources provided to you in our pharmacy technician training program are designed to give you foundational and advanced knowledge, skills, and on-the-job experiences you need to prepare to become a certified pharmacy technician.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 Company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
Operations
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- 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.
- Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- 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.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- 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.
- 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.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
- 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.
- Attends training requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico)
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $17.5 - $21 / Hourly
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision*
- Prescription coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
- Employee discount
- Work & life resources
- Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
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Who's Hiring
- CVS Health1,183
- Walgreens867
- Costco Wholesale165
- Hy-Vee28H
- Safeway19
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- Insurance790
- Retail492
- Healthcare & Medical Services77
- Distribution & Wholesale11
- Education6
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in pharmacy technician jobs.
- Active PTCB or ExCPT national certification
- State pharmacy technician license or registration where required
- Experience with pharmacy dispensing software such as Rx30, QS/1, or PioneerRx
- Knowledge of prescription processing, drug interactions, and insurance adjudication
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Ability to accurately count, measure, and label medications under pharmacist supervision
Tips for Your Pharmacy Technician Job Search
Tailor your resume to the setting
A retail pharmacy resume and a hospital pharmacy resume are not interchangeable. Highlight dispensing volume and POS system experience for retail roles, and shift to sterile compounding, IV admixture, or clinical software like Pyxis for acute care positions.
List every certification you hold
PTCB and ExCPT certifications belong at the top of your resume, not buried in a credentials section. Many applicants also hold immunization administration training or sterile compounding certifications that hiring managers actively filter for, so name them explicitly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists pharmacy technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by practice setting
Pharmacy technician roles vary more by setting than by title. Decide whether you want retail, hospital, specialty, compounding, or mail-order work before you search, then filter accordingly so you spend time on openings where your existing experience is actually relevant.
Prepare for drug knowledge and scenario questions
Most pharmacy technician interviews include questions on common drug names, look-alike sound-alike errors, or how you would handle a prescription discrepancy. Review your top drug classes and practice walking through a real error-prevention scenario before the interview.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Pharmacy technician compensation often differs significantly by shift, especially for overnight, weekend, or on-call coverage. When evaluating an offer, ask specifically about differential rates for non-standard hours before accepting, since that can change your effective take-home meaningfully.
Pharmacy Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most pharmacy technicians?
The companies hiring the most pharmacy technicians right now include CVS Health, Walgreens, and Costco Wholesale, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is consistent across both retail chains and health system pharmacies.
How many pharmacy technician jobs are remote?
About 1% of pharmacy technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most professional roles because most positions require physical presence in a dispensing environment. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote options are mail-order pharmacy processing, prior authorization support, and telepharmacy technician roles.
How do you become a pharmacy technician?
You typically need a high school diploma, followed by on-the-job training or a formal pharmacy technician program at a community college or vocational school. After completing training, most candidates sit for the PTCB or ExCPT national certification exam. Many states also require you to register or obtain a license before working, so check your state board of pharmacy requirements before applying.
Can you get hired as a pharmacy technician with no experience?
Yes, many retail pharmacy chains hire entry-level pharmacy technicians and provide on-the-job training before you sit for certification. Highlighting customer service experience, any coursework in biology or chemistry, and a willingness to complete certification within a set timeframe all strengthen an application with no direct pharmacy background. Roles labeled trainee or technician-in-training are specifically designed for candidates starting from scratch.
What does the pharmacy technician interview process look like?
Most pharmacy technician interviews start with a phone screen covering your availability, certification status, and general experience. An in-person or video interview follows, typically with the pharmacy manager, and includes scenario-based questions about handling prescription errors, difficult customers, or insurance rejections. Some hospital or specialty pharmacy roles add a skills assessment or a brief background check before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs?
You can find and apply to pharmacy technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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