Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Independence, MO

2d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team by helping ensure patients’ medication needs are met promptly, safely, and accurately while delivering compassionate customer service. The position is in a retail pharmacy environment that maintains professional and ethical standards and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians are expected to act ethically and protect patient confidentiality.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Schedule availability is fixed, with shifts listed Monday through Sunday and every other weekend required. This is a part-time role with an anticipated 20 hours per week. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including using math to calculate 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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