Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Oakland, CA

22d • $19 - $29

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. The role helps ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are satisfied. Afterward, technicians can develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements; these 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 their 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 selecting 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 the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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