Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Mesa, AZ

21d • $17 - $27

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy environment and help patients with their medication needs while supporting regulatory compliance. They maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality, manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, and help the pharmacy team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring customer service. The position is suited to people who enjoy a fast-paced environment and providing compassionate care to patients and customers.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their State Board of Pharmacy guidelines. A manager may initially restrict duties until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties are performed in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Based on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to applicable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner, noticing customer reactions, and responding appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize actual or potential problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Physical ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods; use fingers for tasks such as picking, pinching, or typing; extend hands and arms; bend and stoop; communicate and hear spoken instructions; and perform close-visual-acuity tasks such as reading, transcribing, computer work, and inspecting small items.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally, exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and exert negligible force constantly.

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 the team in filling patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for patients.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds their expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed