Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Albany, OR

1d•$19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. They help meet patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards, follow professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable laws and regulations, and maintain patient confidentiality. The role offers the opportunity to build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. The position requires working in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment and may be subject to collective bargaining rules in select markets. COVID-19 vaccination may be required depending on role and location, subject to applicable law and accommodations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements.
Concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
Demonstrate customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
Use verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues; listen attentively and understand information.
Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Meet the stated physical demands, including remaining upright for sustained periods, moving between work areas, working with fingers and hands, bending and stooping, communicating orally, and having close visual acuity.
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.

Responsibilities

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