Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Nutley, NJ

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions and providing caring service. The role works within a retail pharmacy while maintaining professional and ethical standards and complying with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians must demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality. New technicians complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are satisfied; technicians can then continue developing their 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 applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet state-specific licensure requirements; requirements 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 customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing actual or potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods and between work areas.
• Ability to perform finger-based tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing; extend hands and arms; bend at the waist; and stoop using the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Ability to communicate spoken information accurately and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 pounds; frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds; and constant exertion of a negligible amount.

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 ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that exceeds their expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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