Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Wareham, MA

16d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team by helping fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing compassionate customer service. They help meet patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and work in accordance with professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can build their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements, which 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 customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.

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 pharmacy team.
• Help fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Use available tools and training to build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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