Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Alexandria, LA

15d•$16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support patients by helping to fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing compassionate customer service. They work in a retail pharmacy environment, maintain professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and protect patient confidentiality. The role includes managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team and meet patients’ medication needs. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $16.00–$24.00.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
Concentrate on tasks over a period of time without being distracted.
Demonstrate customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
Use verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues; listen actively and understand information being communicated.
Use mathematical reasoning to solve problems such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems or potential problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing and moving for sustained periods, fine finger use, reaching, bending and stooping, oral communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
PTCB National Certification.
High school diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to help the team fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds their expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.