Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Mechanicsville, VA

16d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help meet patients’ medication needs while supporting regulatory compliance. They follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, and maintain 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 service to patients and customers.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet the registration, licensing and certification requirements established by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are completed. Technicians can then continue developing their clinical, technical and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements; 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 customers’ 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 when an issue exists and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for extended periods, finger-based work, reaching, bending and stooping, spoken communication and close visual tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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 applicable state registration, licensing and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ 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