Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Bonney Lake, WA

12d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients manage their prescription and health needs while supporting safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment. They work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy, provide caring service to patients and customers, maintain patient confidentiality, and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks and contribute to the pharmacy team’s ability to meet medication needs and regulatory requirements. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted until those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The role requires 40 hours per week and may require COVID-19 vaccination, subject to applicable law and reasonable accommodations, depending on the role and location.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure 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 their reactions.
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 choosing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing and moving for sustained periods, dexterity and reaching, bending and stooping, oral communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting up to 30 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

Support the team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions.
Help meet patients’ medication needs and applicable regulatory compliance standards.
Provide compassionate, customer-focused service to patients and customers.
Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks.
Maintain patient confidentiality and ethical conduct.
Complete required CVS Pharmacy Technician training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
Develop clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.