Back to Jobs search

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Walgreens • Long Beach, CA • 3h ago

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 and completes PPLs 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: $20.5 - $24 / Hourly

Similar Jobs

Field Medical Trainer

Le Grand Marketing Inc • Anaheim, CA • 3h ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

A food broker with 40 years based in Southern California is looking to fill the position of field bakery technician trainer merchandiser assigned to work at store level calling on retail supermarkets, primarily handling...

3h ago

Go to Apply

Pulmonology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Pulmonology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $300000.00 - $575000.00 UCLA Seeks a Pulmonologist | Work in a Nationally Ranked Division | Enjoy Stable Employment | Live and Work on Ca...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Site Medical Director

AMN Healthcare • Commerce, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Site Medical Director StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $280000.00 - $320000.00 AltaMed, a leading healthcare center providing services to more than 300,000 Southern California residents, is se...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Rheumatology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Rheumatology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $290000.00 - $325000.00 The UCLA Department of Medicine is seeking passionate outpatient rheumatology physicians to join its growing tea...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Interventional Cardiology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Interventional Cardiology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $425000.00 - $820000.00 UCLA Seeks General and Interventional Cardiologists | Work for a Prestigious Institution | Excellen...

1d ago

Go to Apply

General Cardiology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements General Cardiology Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $400000.00 - $650000.00 UCLA Seeks General and Interventional Cardiologists | Work for a Prestigious Institution | Excellent Compe...

1d ago

Go to Apply

General Cardiology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

1d ago

Go to Apply

Telemedicine Diagnostic Radiology Physician

AMN Healthcare • Cypress, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Telemedicine Diagnostic Radiology Physician StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: Regular 8 Pay Rate: $2328.00 - $2520.00 This facility is seeking a Telemedicine Diagnostic Radiology Physic...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Radiology in IN - A Facility in IN Is Seeking a Locums Radiologist (Physician )

AMN Healthcare • Cypress, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

1d ago

Go to Apply

Family Medicine Physician

AMN Healthcare • Los Angeles, CA • 1d ago

Hospital & Medical Sponsored

Job Description & Requirements Family Medicine Physician StartDate: ASAP Pay Rate: $270000.00 - $325000.00 The UCLA Department of Medicine is seeking passionate outpatient primary care physicians to join its growing...

1d ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.