Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Columbia, SC

14d • $16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy, helping meet patients’ medication needs and maintain regulatory compliance. They are expected to follow professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws, and to protect patient confidentiality. The role supports the pharmacy team by managing assigned workstations and tasks so prescriptions can be filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring customer service.

New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until requirements are met, a manager may restrict the technician’s duties. After meeting requirements, technicians can continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. Applicants must be at least 16 years old; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 20. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on 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.
• Satisfy registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under the state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines; requirements vary by state.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks without distraction.
• Demonstrate customer service orientation and respond appropriately to customers.
• Use verbal and written communication skills and active listening to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action when resolving complex situations.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for sustained periods; finger dexterity; reaching; bending and stooping; spoken communication and hearing; close visual acuity; and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB National Certification.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred, but not required.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB National Certification.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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