Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • 17402 - Virginia CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., VA

4d • $17 - $25

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 helps ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, follows applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, maintains patient confidentiality, and upholds professional and ethical standards. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until these requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise through available tools and training. Duties and requirements may vary by state and location; collective bargaining agreement rules apply in select markets.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet state-specific licensure requirements.
• Concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Demonstrate customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action when faced with complex situations.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including sustained standing, walking between work areas, finger-based tasks, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, and close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly.

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 patient prescriptions.
• Provide caring, friendly service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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