Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Smyrna, GA

2d•$17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers with their prescription needs while supporting safe, accurate, and timely pharmacy operations. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, meeting medication and regulatory compliance standards, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing compassionate service that exceeds customer expectations. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment under professional and ethical standards and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements set by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with anticipated weekly hours of 40. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour, with the actual offer depending on factors including experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet pharmacy technician licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
Concentrate on tasks over time without becoming distracted.
Demonstrate customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers’ needs and reactions.
Use and understand verbal and written communication with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Meet the stated physical demands, including sustained standing, walking, fine finger movements, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, and close visual acuity.
Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly.

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 help the team fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
Support patients’ medication needs and meet applicable regulatory compliance standards.
Provide caring, friendly service to patients and customers.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.