Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Omaha, NE

15d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients access and manage their medications by supporting the safe, accurate, and timely filling of prescriptions. They provide compassionate customer service, maintain patient confidentiality, follow professional and ethical standards, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team and meet customer expectations. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements that apply under their state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may initially be restricted until these requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. This is a part-time position with an anticipated schedule of 20 hours per week. The stated typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. Benefits and programs vary with hours worked and eligibility and may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over a period of time without being distracted.
Customer-service orientation, including a friendly approach, recognizing customers’ reactions, and responding appropriately.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues.
Active listening skills, including giving others full attention, understanding their points, asking appropriate questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Ability to recognize actual or potential problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods and between work areas.
Manual dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, and other work primarily using fingers; ability to extend hands and arms in any direction.
Ability to bend at the waist and stoop, requiring use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Ability to communicate spoken information and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and visually 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 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks.
Help meet patients’ medication needs and applicable 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.
Continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.