Looking to start a career in healthcare with no experience? Walmart's Pharmacy Assistant Training Program offers a clear path from entry-level to certification. No experience required, no tuition to worry about. Whether you're new to the workforce or changing careers, this program provides a stable and supportive way to enter the medical field.

Why Choose the Walmart Pharmacy Assistant Program?

✅No Experience Required

One of the most appealing features of the program is that it welcomes applicants without any prior pharmacy or healthcare experience. Anyone 18 years or older who meets state requirements can apply.

Start as a pharmacy technician trainee, Complete training via Pharmacy Technician University (PTU) within 6 months.

Prepare for certification exams:Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)、National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

✅Competitive Pay and Benefits

Starting Pay

$16.50/hour base rate (Other areas may be higher)

Shift differentials up to $20.50/hour

Performance bonuses ranging from $0.35 to $3.00/hour

Benefits Package

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents

Financial Security: 401(k), life insurance, Walmart stock purchase program

Education Support: The “Live Better U” program lets you pursue high school diplomas and college degrees (including pharmacy) without worrying about tuition costs.

Paid Time Off: PTO, sick leave, parental leave, and disability coverage

Perks: Discounts, wellness support, nutrition programs, and fresh produce savings

✅Flexible Scheduling Across Multiple Shifts

The Central Fill Pharmacy is hiring for multiple shifts:

Shifts may vary due to training, holidays, or operational needs. Flexibility is important.

Real Career Growth: A Future in Healthcare

This program is more than just a job—it’s a career pathway.

Your Potential Progression:

1. Complete PTU training and earn certification

2. Become a Certified Pharmacy Assistant at Walmart

3. Use Live Better U or Penn Foster to continue your education

4. Advance into roles like team lead, coordinator, or assistant supervisor

This structured path helps you build a healthcare career with internal growth and advancement opportunities.

What You'll Do in This Role

Working in Walmart Central Fill Pharmacy, you will be involved in multiple aspects of pharmacy prescription processing, including:

Using automated systems for inventory management and scanning to ensure accurate storage and recording of medicines and supplies;

Maintaining pharmacy systems and equipment, including automated sorting machines, medication meters and other technical facilities;

Supporting the packaging, labeling, proofreading and distribution of medicines to ensure accurate delivery;

Assisting in the processing of recalled drugs, inventory counting and pharmacy data maintenance and other daily tasks.

In actual operations, you also need to complete physical tasks such as moving medicine boxes, manual scanning, machine calibration, etc., and having a certain amount of physical strength is one of the necessary conditions (can carry up to 50 pounds).

How to Apply for the Walmart Pharmacy Assistant Program

This opportunity is open to a wide range of job seekers:

Ages 18–24: Entry-level and recent graduates

Ages 25–40: Career changers or upskillers

Ages 40+: Returning to the workforce or retraining

The specific application process is as follows:

Submit your resume online: Go to Walmart Careers official website and search for the position of "Pharmacy Technician Trainee".

Prepare basic information: including personal contact information, educational background, and available work shifts (shift requirements must be met).

Complete background check and preliminary screening: Once you pass the screening, Walmart will assist you in completing the registration of intern pharmacists.

Join the training program: Complete the PTU training program within 6 months of joining the company, and Walmart will provide license application fee reimbursement and training support.

Case Example: Maria’s Career Restart at 42

“This job gave me a second chance in a whole new field.”After losing her office job during the pandemic, Maria, age 42, applied for the Pharmacy Assistant Program. She completed her training in 4 months and now works the night shift as a certified pharmacy assistant.

🎯 Start Your Healthcare Career Today

The Walmart Pharmacy Assistant Program provides a practical entry point into the healthcare field, with no experience required. The program is backed by Walmart’s national training standards and prepares candidates for certification through reputable organizations such as the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Participants also enjoy comprehensive employee benefits, including health insurance and educational support. If you are 18 years of age or older, are eager to enter the healthcare industry and can adapt to work arrangements in Indiana, learn more about this opportunity and consider applying.

📌 Minimum Age: 18+

📌 Location: FREDERICK, MD/PLAINFIELD, IN/SPRING, TX

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