Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Encinitas, CA

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help meet patients’ medication needs and support regulatory compliance while providing caring service to patients and customers. They manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks so the team can fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately, while maintaining patient confidentiality and following professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. 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 until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements must be satisfied according to the state Board of Pharmacy guidelines.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over a period of time without being distracted.
Customer service orientation, including proactively 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.
Ability to use mathematics to solve problems, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Ability to recognize when a problem exists or may occur and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, including sustained standing, moving between work areas, fine-finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting 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 is 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 that meets or exceeds expectations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.