Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Toms River, NJ

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians provide compassionate care to patients and customers while supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions. They help ensure medication needs are met, follow regulatory requirements, maintain patient confidentiality, and uphold professional and ethical standards. The role involves managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks while providing friendly service in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

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. Technicians can then continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time 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.
• Mathematical reasoning skills, such as 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
• Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks.
• Provide caring, friendly service to patients and customers.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state requirements.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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