Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Morrisville, PA

8d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and help deliver safe, accurate, timely prescription fulfillment and compassionate patient service. They assist patients at pharmacy workstations and through pickup, drive-through, and phone interactions; follow standard operating procedures; and communicate effectively as part of the pharmacy team. Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are met.

The position may also include providing additional health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staffing offsite clinics, when permitted by law and supported by the required training and certification. Where permitted, technicians may obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration. This part-time role is expected to work 20 hours per week; the stated hourly pay range is $16.50–$25.00. Benefits depend on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Be able to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and full or partial bottles needed.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements and precise hand and arm movements.
• Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcription, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Accurately express detailed or important instructions verbally and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and other market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pickup, drive-through, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person and by phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic support, when legally permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, and report events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

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: High school or GED