Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Saratoga Springs, NY

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients manage their health by supporting the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of prescriptions and providing caring service to customers. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while following professional and ethical standards and complying with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians must maintain patient confidentiality and help ensure medication needs and regulatory requirements are met.

New 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 those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 29 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet state-specific licensure requirements.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and understanding others.
• 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 stated physical demands, including standing and moving for sustained periods, dexterous hand and finger work, bending and stooping, spoken communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting 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 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.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and 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