Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Cypress, CA

13d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy, helping fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role supports medication needs and regulatory compliance, follows professional and ethical standards and applicable laws, and requires protecting patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks and contribute to the pharmacy team’s service and safety goals.

New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements concerning 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.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks 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 clear interaction with customers and colleagues.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize actual or potential problems and choose an appropriate course of action.

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.
• Help meet patients’ medication needs and pharmacy regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, aiming to exceed customer expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and protect patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

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: High school or GED