Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Harrisburg, PA

2d • $17 - $25

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps ensure medication needs are met and regulatory standards are followed, while maintaining ethical conduct and patient confidentiality in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment. Employees must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

New technicians complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements applicable under their State Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. The position is part-time, with anticipated hours of 20 per week. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills to interact with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing when something is wrong and choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described in the job posting, including sustained standing, walking, fine finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, speaking 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
• Provide caring customer service to patients and customers.
• 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.
• Continue developing 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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