Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team by helping promptly, safely, and accurately fill patient prescriptions while delivering compassionate service to patients and customers. The role works in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, ethical conduct, and protection of patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to ensure medication needs and regulatory standards are met. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
- 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 for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
- Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
- Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing issues and choosing 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 the timely, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
- Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
- Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
- Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
- Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
- Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Retirement savings options
- Wellness programs
- Other resources, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
