Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Paramus, NJ

15d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients access and manage their medications by supporting the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. The role requires maintaining professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodations.

This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $17.92–$27.92 per hour, with the actual offer depending on factors such as experience, education, and geography. Eligible part-time colleagues may have access to benefits and programs including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements must be satisfied.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks for a period of 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 using math to calculate a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing actual or potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods and between work areas.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, extend hands and arms, bend at the waist, and stoop.
• Ability to communicate spoken ideas and instructions accurately and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds and frequently exert up to 10 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 is 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 to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed