Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Mechanicsville, VA

16d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. They help ensure patients’ medication needs are met and regulatory requirements are followed, maintain patient confidentiality, and conduct themselves ethically in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. The role operates under applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then build their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer 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 choosing an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, arm and hand extension, bending, and stooping.
• Ability to communicate and understand spoken instructions and sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds, frequently exert up to 10 pounds, and constantly exert negligible 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support timely, safe, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Provide caring customer service to patients and customers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues’ 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