Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Chelsea, MI

1d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role is suited to people who enjoy fast-paced environments and delivering compassionate customer care.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements set by their state Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can then build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Some locations may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Comply with state Board of Pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including applicable age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot, use fingers for tasks such as typing, extend arms, bend and stoop, and communicate and perceive spoken information.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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 support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and state Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED