Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Los Angeles, CA

21d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team by helping promptly, safely, and accurately fill patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The role supports medication needs and regulatory compliance, follows professional and ethical standards and applicable laws, and maintains patient confidentiality. It offers an opportunity to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and build a pharmacy career.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. The position may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permissible, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and walking for sustained periods, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 pounds.

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 filling patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state requirements before performing the full scope of pharmacy technician duties.

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