Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Shelbyville, KY

10d•$17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, accurate, and timely fulfillment of prescriptions and providing caring service. The position works in a retail pharmacy environment governed by high professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians help meet medication needs and regulatory compliance requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy the registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state’s Board of Pharmacy. Duties may be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Technicians may then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role requires a fast-paced, patient-focused approach and may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where permitted by law, subject to accommodation provisions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet state-specific licensure requirements.
Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including noticing and responding appropriately to customers’ needs and reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening.
Ability to use math to solve problems, such as calculating a prescription’s day supply.
Ability to recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.

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 (preferred but not required).

Responsibilities

Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide caring service to patients and customers and respond appropriately to their needs.
Help 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 registration, licensing, and certification requirements.