Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Glen Burnie, MD

14d•$17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, and maintain patient confidentiality. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role is listed as full time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their 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 selecting an appropriate course of action.
Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods; perform fine finger work; extend arms; bend and stoop; communicate spoken information accurately; and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; exert 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, aiming to exceed customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Use available tools and training to build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge.