Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Clarion, PA

2d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and assist patients at pickup, drive-thru, drop-off, and over the phone. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow requirements, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. 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 duties. Depending on state law and required training and certification, technicians may also provide services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing or staff offsite clinics. Where permitted, technicians may complete additional requirements to become Technician Immunizers and support vaccine preparation and administration. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market when needed. It is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. Eligible benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements concerning age, education, and licensure or certification.
If no state minimum age requirement applies, be at least 16 years old.
If no state minimum educational requirement applies, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
Meet applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements.
Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
Concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Provide friendly assistance, recognize and appropriately respond to patients’ reactions, and work effectively with a team.
Use verbal and written communication effectively and demonstrate active listening with patients and colleagues.
Use math to solve pharmacy problems, such as calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work; and lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.
Communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person and over the phone, offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
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, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics when allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, complete additional licensure and training requirements; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; review, collect, track, 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.
Assist with additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.