Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Pataskala, OH

3d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support patients by promptly, safely, and accurately filling prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. The role requires compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, ethical conduct, and the protection of patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team and meet patient medication needs and regulatory standards.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state board registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The work takes place in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment with high professional and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do not specify 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 a task over time without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including using math to calculate a prescription's days' supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods and between work areas.
• Ability to perform finger-based tasks such as picking, pinching, and typing; extend hands and arms in any direction; bend at the waist; and stoop using the lower extremities and back muscles.
• Ability to communicate spoken instructions accurately and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly.

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 the team.
• Help fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Ensure patient medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues' and families' 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