Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Wheeling, WV

9d•$16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, accurate, and timely filling of prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. The role works within a retail pharmacy environment that maintains professional and ethical standards and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians must demonstrate ethical conduct and protect patient confidentiality. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet the 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. Technicians can then expand their responsibilities and build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $16.00–$24.00.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time 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 actual or potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including standing, walking, fine motor work, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking, hearing, and close visual work.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, 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 help the team fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.