Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Columbia, SC

11d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs are met and regulatory standards are followed. Technicians maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and work in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy registration, licensing, and certification requirements set by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are met. As technicians gain qualifications and experience, they can develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training. The position requires at least 16 years of age; state licensure requirements vary. This is a part-time role with anticipated weekly hours of 20.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state; applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements must be satisfied according to the state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including looking for ways to help people and responding appropriately to customers.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying information.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright for sustained periods, move between work areas, use fingers for tasks such as typing, extend arms, bend and stoop, and communicate and perceive spoken information.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds, exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support timely, safe, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring, friendly service to patients and customers, responding appropriately to their needs and reactions.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED