Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • 04421 - Tennessee CVS Pharmacy, L.L.C., TN

3d • $16 - $24

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a CVS retail pharmacy, supporting the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing compassionate customer service. The role helps ensure medication needs are met and regulatory requirements are followed, while maintaining ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are completed. Technicians may then develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state pharmacy rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state pharmacy rules do not specify 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 without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and effective interaction 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.

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 meets or exceeds their expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Comply with applicable pharmacy laws and regulations.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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