Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Pittsburgh, PA

8d•$17 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy environment, helping ensure patients’ medication needs are met and regulatory requirements are followed. The role supports the pharmacy team by managing assigned workstations and tasks to fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients and customers. Employees are expected to follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protect patient confidentiality. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are satisfied. As technicians gain experience, they can build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet licensure requirements applicable in the state of employment.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including sustained standing, moving between work areas, finger dexterity, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting or exertion 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.

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.
Ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state requirements.