Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Carmel, IN

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy to help meet patients’ medication needs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role supports the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. Pharmacy Technicians are expected to follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and maintain patient confidentiality.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are satisfied. As technicians gain experience, they can build their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role is part-time, with 29 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Meet applicable licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers’ needs and reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for sustained periods, finger dexterity, reaching, bending and stooping, communicating and hearing, and close visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 pounds; frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs are met and regulatory compliance standards are followed.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the required 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
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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