Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Artesia, CA

20d

About The Position

The Pharmacy Technician works in a CVS retail pharmacy, supporting the prompt, safe, and accurate filling of patient prescriptions while providing caring service to patients and customers. The role helps meet medication needs and regulatory requirements, maintains patient confidentiality, and follows professional and ethical standards and applicable federal, state, and local laws. Technicians may manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks as part of the pharmacy team.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete CVS’s Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be restricted by a manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can continue developing their clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet licensure requirements, which vary by state.
• Concentrate on tasks over time without being distracted.
• Demonstrate customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues, and listen actively.
• 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.

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 that meets or exceeds their expectations.
• Help ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Maintain ethical conduct and 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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