Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Brooklyn, NY

14d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs are met and regulatory standards are followed, with ethical conduct and patient confidentiality maintained at all times. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements set by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where allowable by law, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Licensure requirements vary by state.
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 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.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for sustained periods, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, hearing, close visual acuity, 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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
Help meet patients’ medication needs and comply with regulatory requirements.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.