Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Mount Shasta, CA

16d • $19 - $29

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 helps ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment with high professional and ethical standards.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are satisfied. Once qualified, technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet state-specific pharmacy technician licensure requirements.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks 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, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s day supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, finger and hand use, bending, stooping, speaking and listening, close visual work, and occasional lifting 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 is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription filling.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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