Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Wrightstown Township, PA

8d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients access care and support their health by processing prescriptions and providing compassionate service in a retail pharmacy. The role requires maintaining professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to help the team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while meeting customer expectations.

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

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If the state board does not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board does not specify 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 responding helpfully and appropriately to customer needs and reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and clear 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.
• Ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods.
• Ability to work primarily with fingers, extend hands and arms, bend, 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.
• Occasionally lift or exert force up to 30 pounds, frequently exert up to 10 pounds, and constantly move objects using negligible force.

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 expectations.
• Help ensure 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support colleagues' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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