Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Elmont, NY

9d • $19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy to support patient care and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. They provide caring service to patients and customers while maintaining professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks as part of the pharmacy team.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet their state’s registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role is part-time, with 29 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state 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, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription's days' supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing and moving about for sustained periods, fine finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting 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.

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 and respond appropriately to their needs.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and protect patient confidentiality.
• Complete the required CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state requirements before taking on unrestricted duties.

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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed