Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in retail pharmacies to support patients’ medication needs and ensure regulatory compliance. They help the pharmacy team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role requires ethical conduct, patient confidentiality, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians work in a fast-paced environment and manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks. New technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which vary by state.
- Concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
- Demonstrate customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers.
- Use verbal and written communication effectively and listen actively.
- Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
- Recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action.
- Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, fine-finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, and communicating orally.
- Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, reading, and inspecting small items.
- Occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds and frequently exert up to 10 pounds of force.
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 is 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 CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
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
