Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•San Diego, CA

19d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and support the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and maintain patient confidentiality. The role suits people who can work in a fast-paced environment and provide compassionate, genuine care. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may initially restrict duties until these requirements are completed. Technicians can then continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Applicable collective bargaining agreement rules may apply in select markets. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on the role and location, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including sustained standing, moving between work areas, finger-based tasks, reaching, bending, stooping, oral communication, close visual work, 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 preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team in filling patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
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 registration, licensing, and certification requirements.