Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. They help ensure medication needs are met, follow regulatory requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and uphold professional and ethical standards in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and contribute to a positive patient and customer experience. 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 by a manager until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Requirements and collective bargaining agreement rules may vary by location.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Licensure requirements vary by state.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
- Customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
- 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 registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
- Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
