Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Amesbury, MA

21d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in safely, promptly, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while delivering compassionate customer service. They help ensure medication needs are met, comply with applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, maintain ethical conduct, and protect patient confidentiality. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 27 anticipated weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $17.00–$27.00. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including identifying ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and understanding 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.
• Meet the physical demands described in the posting, including sustained standing, walking between work areas, finger dexterity, reaching, bending and stooping, verbal communication, hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs.

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, compassionate service to patients and customers.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues' 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