Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Columbia, SC

13d • $16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help meet patients’ medication needs while supporting regulatory compliance. They manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks so the team can fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately, while providing caring service to patients and customers. Technicians are expected to maintain professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and protect patient confidentiality.

New 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. A manager may initially restrict duties until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state; applicants must be at least 16 years old.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Demonstrate customer-service orientation and respond appropriately to customers.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with customers and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the described physical demands, including standing, moving around, fine finger work, bending, stooping, speaking, hearing, and close visual work.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, or 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 support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
• Provide compassionate, friendly service to patients and customers.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Use attention, communication, mathematical reasoning, customer service, and problem-resolution skills in pharmacy work.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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