Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Ashland, MA

11d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support patients by helping ensure their medication needs are met and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. They work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, provide caring service to patients and customers, maintain patient confidentiality, follow ethical standards, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while supporting the pharmacy team and customer experience.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until these requirements are met. Once qualified, technicians can build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Vaccination against COVID-19 may be required for some roles and locations, subject to applicable law and approved accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet the applicable state pharmacy technician registration, licensing, and certification requirements; 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; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including identifying actual or potential problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot, use fingers for tasks such as typing, extend arms and hands, bend and stoop, and communicate and perceive spoken information.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• 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 team.
• Help fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Support patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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