Pharmacy Distribution Technician I

CVS Health•Mendota Heights, MN

1d•$17 - $31

About The Position

This position supports warehouse operations, including packing and shipping patient medications and supplies, entering shipment and inventory information into pharmacy operating systems, coordinating with pharmacy and other internal staff, receiving and managing inventory, handling and tracking equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse workspace. Orders must be prepared and shipped accurately and efficiently in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards, including medication temperature and packaging requirements and patient needs. The role also involves stocking packing materials, organizing patient education materials for shipments, coordinating shipment schedules, putting away medication and supply orders, documenting inventory and equipment activity, assisting with inventory counts, and helping orient and train new colleagues. The position is physically demanding and requires continuous standing, walking, and lifting during the shift. The warehouse may have pharmacy security restrictions and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, requiring appropriate protocols and personal protective equipment.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Obtain pharmacy technician or technician trainee certification, registration, or licensure in accordance with state or federal requirements.
Six months of work experience in a pharmacy, distribution, or warehouse environment, with the ability to obtain technician trainee certification where required by state regulation.
Six months of working knowledge of computers, including basic Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
Ability to report to scheduled shifts on time.
Effective and respectful verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
Basic math skills to weigh, measure, calculate dosages, and convert units of measure.
Attention to detail and strong organizational and prioritization skills for a fast-paced environment.
Interpersonal skills and professional maturity to work in a team environment.
Ability to make decisions and resolve issues, embrace change, and interpret and apply policies, procedures, and instructions.
Ability and willingness to cross-train in multiple areas and respond to inquiries from other departments, locations, and internal customers.
Basic typing skills.
Ability to lift at least 30 pounds and stand on feet throughout the day; the role also requires continuous standing, walking, and lifting during the shift.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record if making deliveries in a personal or company vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Current pharmacy technician certification, registration, or licensure in accordance with state or federal requirements.
Forklift operation certification if applicable to the equipment.
Other certifications required by a State Board of Pharmacy or other regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

Accurately prepare, pack, and ship patient medications and supplies in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Stock packing and shipping materials and prepare orders using cost-effective delivery methods while meeting patient needs and medication quality, temperature, and packaging requirements.
Support and organize patient education materials for shipments.
Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized work environment.
Enter patient shipment activities into company operating systems for patient care, inventory management, and equipment management.
Coordinate shipment times and schedules with pharmacy, nursing, and other internal departments.
Prepare shipping boxes according to operating procedures.
Put away medication and supply orders in assigned locations and accurately document inventory and equipment activity.
Assist with new-colleague orientation and training.
Assist with cycle counts and other inventory counts.
Cross-train in multiple areas as needed, such as filling, inventory, and prescription entry.