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Pharmacy Technician

Location: United States
Experience Type: Employer Challenges, UW Experiences
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Become part of a fast-paced, patient-centered team delivering essential healthcare services to the community.

In this short program, you’ll step into the role of a Walmart pharmacy technician and experience what it’s like to support a busy, patient-centered pharmacy. You’ll practice real tasks, like reviewing prescriptions, helping patients at pickup, and responding to common questions. You’ll also learn how technicians contribute to safe and efficient pharmacy operations.

You’ll complete two tasks at your own pace, gaining insight into the daily responsibilities, challenges, and teamwork involved in this role. Along the way, you’ll build skills in accuracy, communication, and problem-solving. These are skills that are critical in health care and can open doors to future opportunities.

Whether you’re just exploring your options or are already interested in a pharmacy career, this simulation will help you understand what it’s like to be part of a team that puts patients first.

This program is self-paced. It takes approximately 30-60 mins to complete.

Skills Learned:

  • Intro & Scenario
    Background context and your project team
  • Filling prescriptions and supporting safe operations

    • Decision Making
    • Patient Communication
    • Attention to Detail
    • Professionalism
    • Patient Safety
  • Problem-solving, prioritization, and proactive teamwork

    • Prioritization
    • Communication
    • Professionalism
    • Customer Service
    • Leadership
  • Finish Line

Experience Information

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Alaska Airlines is a steadfast partner in the University of Washington’s mission to serve Washington — and the world. Together, we share values around education, leadership, inclusion and philanthropy for the greater good. As a generous supporter of the Career & Internship Center since 2016, we thank Alaska Airlines for their work in enhancing student career programming and helping to prepare students to build successful careers.

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