Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Pekin, IL

13d • $17 - $25

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a retail pharmacy, helping ensure patients’ medication needs are met and regulatory requirements are followed. The role supports the team in filling prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients and customers. Technicians are expected to maintain professional and ethical standards, comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protect patient confidentiality.

New Pharmacy 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 completed. Afterward, technicians can expand their responsibilities and develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state pharmacy technician licensure requirements.
• Concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Demonstrate customer service orientation, including responding appropriately to customers.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and listen actively.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Recognize problems and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and moving for sustained periods, dexterous hand and finger use, reaching, bending, stooping, and communicating and perceiving spoken information.
• Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 30 pounds and frequently exert up to 10 pounds.

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.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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