Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Merrick, NY

16d • $19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients with their medication needs and support regulatory compliance while delivering compassionate, customer-focused care. They work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, manage assigned workstations and tasks, and help the team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately. Technicians are expected to maintain patient confidentiality, follow ethical and professional standards, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are met, duties may be restricted by the manager. Afterward, technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and requirements may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program if new to the role.
• Satisfy applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements under the state Board of Pharmacy guidelines.
• Concentrate on tasks without distraction; provide friendly customer service; communicate and listen effectively; use math to solve problems such as calculating prescription days’ supply; and identify and resolve problems.
• Meet the listed physical and visual demands, including sustained standing, movement between work areas, fine finger work, bending and stooping, oral communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exerting force up to 30 pounds.
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• 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 requirements before performing duties that require them.
• Use attention, communication, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution skills in pharmacy work.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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