Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy and supports the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team. New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians may then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Meet state-specific licensure requirements, which vary by state.
- 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 to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
- Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
- Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
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 the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
- Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
- Provide caring customer service to patients and customers.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
- Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
