Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•East Northport, NY

11d

About The Position

Pharmacy Technicians at CVS Health help patients with their medication needs and support safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment. They work at assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, provide caring customer service, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with professional and ethical standards and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The position offers an opportunity to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and build a pharmacy career using available tools and training. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their state Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until the required qualifications are met. Licensure requirements vary by state. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $19.00–$29.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. Eligible colleagues receive a comprehensive benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which vary by state.
Concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Demonstrate customer service orientation, including seeking ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
Use and understand verbal and written communication with customers and colleagues; listen attentively and ask appropriate questions.
Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize actual or potential problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including sustained standing, walking between work areas, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking and hearing for communication, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting of up to 30 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 meet patients’ medication needs and applicable regulatory compliance standards.
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 applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.