Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Merrick, NY

16d•$19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients access and manage their medications by supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions while providing caring customer service. They work in a retail pharmacy environment that upholds professional and ethical standards and complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians must demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy’s training program and satisfy the applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until those requirements are completed. As technicians gain qualifications and experience, they can develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements, which vary by state.
Concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Demonstrate a customer-service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers.
Use verbal and written communication effectively with customers and colleagues, and listen actively.
Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving about for sustained periods, frequent finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, and communicating orally.
Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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 the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.