Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Sonoma, CA

4d • $20 - $30

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers with their medication needs while delivering compassionate, accurate, and timely service in a retail pharmacy. The role supports prescription fulfillment, pharmacy operations, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians are expected to maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and to help the pharmacy team meet professional and safety standards.

New 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 those requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to meet the listed physical demands, including standing, walking, fine finger movements, reaching, bending, stooping, spoken communication, and close visual acuity.
• Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force 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 (preferred, not required).

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
• Help meet patients’ medication needs and applicable regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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