Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Ashland, VA

15d•$17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients access care, manage prescriptions, and support the pharmacy team in a leading retail pharmacy environment. They work to fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing compassionate customer service and maintaining patient confidentiality. The role requires compliance with professional and ethical standards, as well as 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. Until those requirements are met, the manager may restrict the technician’s duties. As technicians gain experience and meet requirements, they can develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, and geography. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to applicable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
Demonstrate the ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Show customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
Use verbal and written communication effectively with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Apply mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems or potential problems and select an appropriate course of action.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for sustained periods, walking between work areas, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Use available tools and training to build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge.