Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The role works in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and helps ensure medication needs are met, regulatory requirements are followed, and patient confidentiality is maintained. Employees must uphold professional and ethical standards and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy. A manager may restrict duties until those requirements are satisfied. Afterward, technicians can build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Pharmacy work may be governed by collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. 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-specific pharmacy technician licensure requirements.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
- 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 the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling prescriptions.
- 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 required CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state 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, based on eligibility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
