Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Mechanicsville, VA

19d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, meeting medication needs and regulatory compliance standards, following applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, maintaining patient confidentiality, and demonstrating ethical conduct. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and are expected to uphold professional and ethical standards.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Applicable collective bargaining agreement rules may apply in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks 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 for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including using math to calculate a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing when something is wrong and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for sustained periods, using fingers for detailed work, reaching, bending, stooping, communicating and hearing spoken information, and close visual work.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.

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 prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Follow applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and the company’s values in pharmacy work.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Continue building 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 to support 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: High school or GED