Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Albany, MN

13d • $17 - $27

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help patients and customers with their medication needs. They support the pharmacy team by managing assigned workstations and tasks to fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing compassionate service. The role requires maintaining professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by the manager until these requirements are met. Technicians can continue to develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role may be subject to collective bargaining agreement rules in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state board rules do not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state board rules do not set a minimum educational 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 helping people in a friendly manner, noticing customer reactions, and responding appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing problems and selecting 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 the team in filling patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and protect patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

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: High school or GED