Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Highland Park, NJ

5d • $17 - $27

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help patients and customers access safe, accurate, and timely prescription services. The role supports the pharmacy team by managing assigned workstations and tasks, meeting medication needs and regulatory requirements, maintaining patient confidentiality, and providing caring service. Technicians are expected to follow professional and ethical standards and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may initially restrict duties until the technician meets those requirements. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. This part-time position has 29 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state pharmacy technician 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 for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring, friendly service to patients and customers and respond appropriately to their needs.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state requirements before performing the full scope of duties.
• Use mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply, and identify and resolve problems appropriately.

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: No Education Listed