Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Port Jefferson Station, NY

13d • $19 - $29

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 requires working in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality, and demonstrating ethical conduct. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, helping ensure medication needs and regulatory standards are met.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with 25 anticipated weekly hours. State-specific licensure requirements apply, and collective bargaining rules may apply in select markets. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where allowed by law, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state 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 to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing potential problems and selecting an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including sustained standing, moving between work areas, frequent hand and finger use, bending and stooping, oral communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 30 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 the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patient medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise 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, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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