(Immediate Start) Pharmacy Technician
Company: WALGREENS
Location: Highland Falls
Posted on: October 30, 2025
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Job Description:
- 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 or
ExCPT 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 or ExCPT
certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or
state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB or
ExCPT 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 or ExCPT
certification. We will consider employment of qualified applicants
with arrest and conviction records. 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,
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jobs.walgreens.com/benefits Salary Range: $17 - $20 / Hourly
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