Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Matawan, NJ

20d • $18 - $28

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy to help meet patients’ medication needs and support regulatory compliance. The role includes managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks so prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, while providing caring service to patients and customers and maintaining patient confidentiality and ethical conduct. Work is performed in a fast-paced environment under applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements of their state Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are completed. Technicians can continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and requirements may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements must be satisfied.
• 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 to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, moving about, fine finger movements, reaching, bending, stooping, and oral communication.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; exerting 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.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers and respond appropriately to their needs.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete CVS Pharmacy’s technician training program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

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