Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The position is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy and contribute to patients’ health and access to care.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can then build their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Requirements and duties may vary by state and location; collective bargaining agreement rules apply in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state 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 for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, responding to their needs and expectations.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement savings options.
• Wellness programs.
• Other resources, based on eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed