Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Tiverton, RI

2d • $18 - $28

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers access their prescriptions and support their health. The role works in a retail pharmacy environment, where employees must maintain professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protect patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to help the team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing compassionate customer service.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements set by their state Board of Pharmacy. A manager may initially restrict duties until those requirements are met. As technicians build experience, they can develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Customer-service orientation, including looking for ways to help people, noticing customer reactions, and responding appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Physical ability to remain standing for sustained periods; move between work areas; use fingers for tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing; extend arms; bend and stoop; communicate and hear spoken information; and perform close-vision tasks.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds, frequently exert up to 10 pounds, and constantly move negligible weight.

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.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, responding appropriately to their needs.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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