Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Reading, PA

1d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They are often the first point of contact for patients and customers, helping ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

After starting in the role, Technicians must complete a company training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are completed, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Depending on state law, Technicians may also complete additional training and licensure to support vaccine preparation and administration, as well as other patient health services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements for age, education, and licensure or certification.
• 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 training within the designated timeframe.
• Be able to concentrate on a task and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize and appropriately respond to patient reactions, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days' supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill a prescription.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role's physical demands, including extended standing or mobility, reaching, repetitive fine-motor activity, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately 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 at the home store and at other market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support Pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, receive feedback constructively, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including those related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
• Where permitted, complete required licensure and training to obtain 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 applicable patient records.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform physical and operational tasks, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, adjusting machines precisely, stooping, and visually inspecting information or items.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues' and families' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED