Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Staten Island, NY

18d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients with their medication needs while supporting safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment. They work in a retail pharmacy, provide caring service to patients and customers, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role includes managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, and contributing to the team’s ability to meet patient needs and customer expectations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours.

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 distraction.
• Customer service orientation, including looking for ways to help people and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to identify problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including prolonged standing, moving around the work area, fine motor tasks, bending and stooping, spoken communication and 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 ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, responding appropriately to their needs.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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