Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Encinitas, CA

9d • $19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help patients and customers with their medication needs. They support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling prescriptions while providing compassionate service and maintaining patient confidentiality. The role requires compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and professional and ethical standards.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet pharmacy technician licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer 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.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking, hearing, and close visual work.
• Ability to 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 (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program 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 to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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