Pharmacy Technician
About The Position
The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy and supports the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs are met, follows applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, maintains ethical conduct, and protects patient confidentiality. Pharmacy Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced environment. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. The role may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which vary by state.
- Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
- 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, including using math to calculate a prescription's days' supply.
- Problem-resolution skills, including identifying problems and choosing an appropriate course of action.
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.
- Help ensure patients' medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
- Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
- Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
- Complete required Pharmacy Technician training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
