Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Elizabeth, NJ

10d•$18 - $28

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy to support the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. The role helps meet patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows applicable professional and ethical standards and federal, state, and local laws. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks, and may develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Requirements and collective bargaining agreement provisions may vary by state or market.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 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 identifying ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and appropriately understanding and responding to customers’ reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning skills, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including standing and walking for sustained periods; fine finger use; reaching; bending and stooping; spoken communication and hearing; close visual acuity; and occasional lifting or exertion of 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 (preferred but not required).

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 exceeds their expectations.
Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.