Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Los Angeles, CA

20d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients manage their prescription and health needs while supporting the company’s goal of improving access, affordability, and quality of care. The role works in a retail pharmacy environment and follows professional and ethical standards, applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and requirements for patient confidentiality.

Technicians manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks so the team can fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring customer service. New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may limit duties until these requirements are satisfied. Technicians can then continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

The position is part-time, with 24 anticipated weekly hours. The stated hourly pay range is $20.07–$20.07. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs. In some markets, collective bargaining agreement rules apply. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to accommodation provisions.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet state-specific pharmacy technician licensure requirements.
• Concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize customer reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Recognize potential or existing problems and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including sustained standing and walking, finger dexterity, reaching, bending and stooping, spoken communication and listening, 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 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.
• Build clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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