Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Clemson, SC

13d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy teams in delivering safe, accurate, efficient operations and excellent patient service in retail locations. They help prescriptions get filled promptly, assist patients at the pickup counter, drive-thru, and by phone, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team environment by following company procedures and communicating effectively. Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict their duties.

The role may include additional patient health services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Where permitted, technicians may qualify as Technician Immunizers by completing additional licensure and training, and may help prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and report adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with an anticipated 15 hours per week. The stated hourly pay range is $16.00–$24.00. Benefits available to eligible colleagues, depending on hours worked and eligibility, include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state board does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board 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.
• Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements applicable to the work location.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly customer-service skills, ability to recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions, and ability to work as part of a team.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying or receiving detailed information.
• Ability to use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate response.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements; and maintain close visual acuity for reading, transcribing, and inspection.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.

Nice To Haves

• One to three years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work at the home store and at other market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring and personalized service to patients in person and by phone, offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Perform basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification; may voluntarily staff offsite clinics.
• Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training requirements; help prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Any additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

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