Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Miami, FL

20d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions and providing caring service. The role works in a retail pharmacy environment under professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians help ensure medication needs and regulatory requirements are met and maintain patient confidentiality. Assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks support the team and customer experience.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their state's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role is part-time, with 29 anticipated weekly hours. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required. Licensure requirements vary by state.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet pharmacy technician licensure requirements applicable in the state; requirements 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 their reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, 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 and between work areas.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring finger dexterity, extend hands and arms, bend, and stoop.
• Ability to communicate spoken information accurately and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly.

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 meet patients’ medication needs and applicable regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers, responding appropriately to their needs.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed