Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•White Plains, NY

9d•$19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role requires compliance with professional and ethical standards and all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, as well as protecting patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to ensure medication needs and regulatory requirements are met. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may initially restrict duties until these requirements are met. Once qualified, technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and applicable collective bargaining rules may vary by location. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet pharmacy technician licensure requirements, which vary by state.
Concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Demonstrate customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers’ needs and reactions.
Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action when faced with complex situations.
Meet the described physical demands, including sustained standing, walking between work areas, finger and hand use, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting up to 30 pounds.

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.
Help meet patients’ medication needs and applicable regulatory compliance standards.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.