Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Edmond, OK

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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 helps ensure medication needs are met, regulatory requirements are followed, and patient confidentiality is maintained. Pharmacy Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment under high professional and ethical standards and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet licensure requirements, which vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
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 skills, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and moving about for sustained periods, using fingers for detailed work, reaching, bending and stooping, communicating and hearing spoken instructions, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion of 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 the timely, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds their expectations.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete CVS Pharmacy’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.