Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Detroit, MI

1d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy and supports the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, ethical conduct, and protection of patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to help meet medication needs and regulatory standards.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then build their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which 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 skills, such as calculating a prescription's days' supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting 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 help the team fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring, friendly 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 patient confidentiality.
• Complete required pharmacy technician training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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