Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Seymour, IN

5d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately; assist patients and customers; and contribute to caring, personalized service. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow procedures, and applicable laws and professional standards while working as part of the pharmacy team. They must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties.

Depending on state law, training, and certification, Technicians may also support immunizations and other patient health care services, including point-of-care testing and offsite clinics. This part-time role is listed for 25 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, and geography. Eligible benefits and programs depend on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including any requirements related to age, education, licensure, or certification.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements, which vary by state.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including sustained concentration, the ability to shift between tasks, and accuracy when confirming prescription information and labels.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately; work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematics to solve prescription-related problems, such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and remaining mobile for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, and stooping; and close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
• Communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists and patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Complete permitted inventory activities as directed, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics where allowable and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permissible and appropriately qualified, complete immunizer licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect and document patient information; and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED