Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Columbia, SC

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers with their medication needs while supporting safe, prompt, and accurate prescription fulfillment. They provide compassionate customer service, maintain patient confidentiality, follow professional and ethical standards, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team and meet customer expectations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are met. Technicians can then use available tools and training to continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge. Licensure requirements vary by state. Applicants must be at least 16 years old; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time position with anticipated hours of 20 per week. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. Vaccination against COVID-19 may be required for some roles and locations, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements must be satisfied.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer-service orientation, including identifying ways to help customers, responding in a friendly manner, and noticing and appropriately responding to customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing actual or potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods to complete tasks and move between work areas.
• Manual dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, or similar finger-based work; ability to extend hands and arms in any direction.
• Ability to bend forward at the waist and stoop, using the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Ability to communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; ability to exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• Must be able to meet any COVID-19 vaccination requirement applicable to the role and location, unless an accommodation is approved under applicable law.

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 fulfillment.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed