Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Hilo, HI

8d • $18 - $28

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy environment, supporting the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. They help meet medication needs and regulatory compliance standards, maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality, and work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role may suit people new to pharmacy work as well as experienced technicians.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy. A manager may initially restrict the technician’s duties until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and requirements may also be subject to collective bargaining agreements in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable requirements must be satisfied according to the state Board of Pharmacy guidelines.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer service orientation, including identifying ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state requirements.

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 prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, aiming to exceed customer expectations.
• 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.
• Use available tools and training to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise.

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
• Education Level: No Education Listed