Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Oakland, CA

14d•$19 - $29

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians work in a retail pharmacy and help meet patients’ medication needs while supporting regulatory compliance. They must maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The role supports the pharmacy team in filling prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service to patients and customers. New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may initially be limited by the manager until those requirements are met. Technicians can then continue building clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Vaccination against COVID-19 may be required depending on role and location, subject to applicable law and accommodation provisions.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Meet applicable state licensure requirements, which vary by state.
Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
Customer service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to their reactions.
Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
Problem recognition and resolution skills, including choosing an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
Physical ability to remain upright and move about on foot for sustained periods, use fingers for tasks such as typing, extend arms, bend and stoop, and communicate and hear spoken information.
Close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds, exert up to 30 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently, and exert negligible force constantly to move objects.

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 team.
Help fill patient prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
Meet medication-related needs and regulatory compliance standards.
Maintain ethical conduct and patient confidentiality.
Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.