Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•06429 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

16d•$16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions and providing caring service. They work in a retail pharmacy environment that maintains high professional and ethical standards and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians help ensure medication needs and regulatory requirements are met, conduct themselves ethically, and maintain patient confidentiality. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role supports patients’ health needs in a fast-paced environment and requires managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks as part of the team. The position is full time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour; the offer depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. Eligible colleagues receive a benefits package supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including identifying ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and appropriately responding 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.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to perform the physical demands described in the posting, including sustained standing, walking between work areas, fine-finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking and hearing, close visual work, and occasional lifting or force 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 timely, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
Provide caring service to patients and customers and help exceed their expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance requirements are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.