Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Palestine, TX

15d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. They work in a retail pharmacy environment, help meet patients’ medication needs, follow applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality. The position involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks and contributing to a team that aims to exceed customer expectations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements, which 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 identifying potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the job, including standing, walking, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, and communicating orally.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds and frequently exert up to 10 pounds.

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 comply with applicable regulatory standards.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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