Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Detroit Lakes, MN

6d • $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 and regulatory compliance standards are met, follows applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, and maintains ethical conduct and patient confidentiality. Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

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 those requirements are met. As technicians progress, they can build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. State Board of Pharmacy rules and, in select markets, collective bargaining agreement provisions may apply. Vaccination requirements may apply based on role and location, subject to applicable law and approved accommodations.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable State Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If state rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do 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 being distracted.
• Customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customer reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues; active listening skills.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing issues and selecting an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including sustained standing, moving around the work area, fine finger movements, bending and stooping, spoken communication and hearing, close visual acuity, and occasional lifting of 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

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the pharmacy team.
• Help fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Follow applicable pharmacy laws and regulations, demonstrate ethical conduct, and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED