Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Sun Valley, NV

3d • $17 - $27

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality, and work in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role is suited to people who can work in a fast-paced environment and provide compassionate customer care.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians may then continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties and requirements are subject to applicable state regulations and, in select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• Where the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• Where the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer-service orientation, including looking for ways to help people, interacting in a friendly manner, and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and interacting with customers and colleagues.
• Mathematical reasoning, 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 remain on one’s feet for sustained periods and move between work areas.
• Manual dexterity for picking, pinching, typing, and related finger-focused tasks; ability to extend the hands and arms in any direction.
• Ability to bend at the waist and stoop.
• Ability to communicate spoken information and perceive sounds at normal speaking levels, with or without correction.
• Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds occasionally and exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly to move objects.
• Open availability, especially on weekends.

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 and respond 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.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge using available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED