Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Chico, CA

15d

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians help patients and customers by supporting the safe, prompt, and accurate filling of prescriptions and providing caring service. They work in a fast-paced retail pharmacy while maintaining professional and ethical standards, complying with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and protecting patient confidentiality. The role includes managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks and helping the team meet medication needs and regulatory requirements. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A manager may restrict duties until these requirements are met. Technicians can then continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Duties may vary by role and location; collective bargaining rules apply in select markets. Depending on the role and location, COVID-19 vaccination may be required where lawful, subject to reasonable accommodation provisions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements; requirements vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
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, including calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem-resolution skills, including recognizing when something is wrong and choosing an appropriate course of action.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and moving about for sustained periods, fine finger work, reaching, bending, stooping, and communicating and perceiving spoken information.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and visual inspection of small parts.
Occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds; exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and negligible force constantly.

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 help the team fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
Provide caring service that meets or exceeds customer expectations.
Help ensure patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete required pharmacy technician training and applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements.