Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Chico, CA

20d • $19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team by helping promptly, safely, and accurately fill patient prescriptions while delivering compassionate service to patients and customers. The role works in a retail pharmacy environment subject to professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians help meet medication needs and regulatory compliance standards and must maintain patient confidentiality.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their State Board of Pharmacy guidelines. A manager may restrict duties until required qualifications are met. Afterward, technicians can expand their responsibilities and develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and requirements may vary by state and location, and collective bargaining agreement rules may apply in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• 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 problems and choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.

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.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed