Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • South Hill, VA

2d • $16 - $24

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a CVS retail pharmacy to support patients and customers by helping promptly, safely, and accurately fill prescriptions and providing compassionate service. The role supports medication needs and regulatory compliance while maintaining professional and ethical standards, following applicable federal, state, and local laws, and protecting patient confidentiality.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are met. Technicians may then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. The role may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets and, depending on role and location, may require COVID-19 vaccination where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks 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 choosing 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 timely, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Use available tools and training to build clinical, technical, insurance, and pharmacy-career expertise.

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