Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Oakland, CA

3d • $19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy, supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The position helps ensure medication needs are met and regulatory requirements are followed, and requires ethical conduct and protection of patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while working in a fast-paced environment and maintaining professional standards and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

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 then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state; select markets may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification 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 problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.

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

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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