Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Retail
About The Position
At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Position Summary The primary responsibility of a Pharmacy Technician I is to accurately, and efficiently perform backend store fulfillment functions which includes filling and shipping prescription medications, and inventory put away. Pharmacy Tech I’s will also assist with front store functions including customer service, cash register operation, and data entry when needed.
Requirements
- 6 months computer experience.
- 6 months as a pharmacy technician or in a pharmacy environment, or completion of a pharmacy technician-training program
- Basic pharmacology knowledge, which includes the ability to weigh, measure, calculate dosages and convert units of measure.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand on feet all day.
Nice To Haves
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Ability to make decisions and resolve issues.
Responsibilities
- Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently. Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently in accordance to the prescription requirements. Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as Kirby counters. Prepare orders for shipping by selecting the most cost effective methods for delivery while meeting the needs of the patient. Accurately put away medication orders in assigned placement area to ensure accuracy in tracking inventory and filling patient orders. Tech I also applies to Technicians in training who are new to Specialty retail. These techs may be learning functions related to the Tech II role including entry of prescription orders, verification of benefits, prior authorizations and other tech II functions.
- Perform ancillary duties to support the front end Pharmacy operations. Provide customer service to walk in customers. Operate the cash register, accept payment and accurately distribute the medication order to the patient. Contact patients by making refill reminder calls to ensure compliance. Assist with prescription data entry when needed.
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
- No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
- Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
- For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
