Central Fill Pharmacy Lead Technician

CVS Health•Indianapolis, IN

2d•$17 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time. Position Summary Come join a team committed to innovating healthcare and helping people on their path to better health. As a Pharmacy Technician with CVS Health, you will be a part of the Central Fill team, working in a closed-door pharmacy setting, and filling prescriptions on behalf of CVS pharmacy locations. You will play an integral role in producing and shipping a high volume of prescriptions, while working with an engaged team of pharmacists and technicians. The Lead Pharmacy Technician role builds upon the skills and responsibilities of the Central Fill Pharmacy Technician and is focused on supporting the pharmacists while being a role model, mentor, and guide to the Pharmacy Technician team. This includes assisting the Pharmacy Manager and Lead Pharmacists with managing day-to-day activities and administration which may include daily and weekly reports as well as pharmacy scheduling. Lead Pharmacy Technicians are considered subject matter experts in the Central Fill fulfillment process and its pharmacy automation technology. In addition, Lead Technicians coordinate/implement the training and development of support staff. They also coach, train and mentor new colleagues to develop the team and share best practices, while providing support staff performance feedback to the Pharmacy Manager to contribute to their growth and development

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age
Pharmacy Technician certification or license as required by state Board of Pharmacy to work as a pharmacy technician
Multi-task and work efficiently while maintaining accuracy
Understand and manage orders within a multistep pharmacy workflow
Ability to utilize basic functions of Microsoft Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word
Understand and use pharmacy terminology
Master the use of prescription processing
Use complex pharmacy automation equipment to produce orders
Effectively communicate with stores and vendors via phone
Understand and work in compliance with appropriate pharmacy rules and regulations
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data, including protected health information
Ability to stand during the entirety of shifts lasting 8+ hours
Manual dexterity of both hands and wrists
Lift up to 30 lbs
Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance
Flexible availability to work various shift times

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

Work to fill patient prescriptions safely, accurately, and in a timely fashion.
Manage, utilize, and maintain automatic dispensing systems.
Ensure proper inventory management and workflow processes are followed to maintain an adequate stock of medication.
Understand and follow applicable Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), regulations (e.g., OSHA), professional standards, and ethical principles; complies with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and protect patient privacy and security.
Partner and work closely with shipping vendors. Follow proper protocols to assure accuracy, as you prepare and package prescriptions for delivery.
Deliver results while balancing quality and efficiency in all tasks, maintain accuracy while consistently meeting workflow goals.
Collaborate with internal teammates and pharmacists to complete necessary orders and identify opportunities for improvement as a team.
Actively seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Leverage tools and training resources to develop basic drug understanding and technical expertise.