Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Irving, TX

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. The role helps ensure patients’ medication needs are met and that pharmacy work complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians are expected to act ethically and maintain patient confidentiality, and may be assigned to manage pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet registration, licensing, and certification requirements under their state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. A manager may restrict duties until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on a task 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; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting 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 the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that exceeds expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed