Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Asheville, NC

10d • $16 - $24

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in promptly, safely, and accurately filling patient prescriptions while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. They help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, maintain patient confidentiality, and work in accordance with professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The role is suited to people who can work in a fast-paced environment and provide compassionate care to patients and customers.

New technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until those requirements are met. Afterward, technicians can develop their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules may apply. Depending on role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where legally permitted, subject to applicable accommodations.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Concentrate on tasks without being distracted.
• Demonstrate customer-service orientation and respond appropriately to customer reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and actively listen to customers and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription's days' supply.
• Recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action when faced with complex situations.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing and walking for sustained periods, fine finger and hand movements, reaching, bending, stooping, and spoken communication and hearing tasks.
• Have close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
• Occasionally lift up to 30 pounds; exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.

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 the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers and respond appropriately to their needs.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and demonstrate ethical conduct.
• 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.
• Other programs supporting colleagues' physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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