Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Conyers, GA

16d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a CVS retail pharmacy, supporting the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs are met and pharmacy work complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Pharmacy Technicians are expected to maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and uphold high professional and safety standards.

New technicians must complete CVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can further develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to applicable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements concerning age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If the applicable state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the applicable state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, including using math to calculate a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize actual or potential problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Meet physical demands that include prolonged standing and walking, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, oral communication, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• 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 state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

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: High school or GED