Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Colmar Manor, MD

20d • $17 - $27

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy and helps ensure patients’ medication needs are met safely, accurately, promptly, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role provides an opportunity to support patients and customers through compassionate service while maintaining professional and ethical standards and protecting patient confidentiality.

Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prescription fulfillment and the pharmacy team. New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements applicable to the 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 for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning skills, 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers and help meet their medication needs.
• Follow professional and ethical standards and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs supporting 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