Pharmacy Technician Jobs in San Jose, AZ

About The Position

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set a minimum educational requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, switching between tasks as needed, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork skills, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and demonstrate active listening.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to tasks such as calculating quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts for prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; maintaining close visual acuity; and occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds.
• Accurately convey and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures at workstations such as production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off.
• Support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health and ensure prescriptions are fulfilled safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; address patient problems or escalate them as appropriate.
• Offer immunizations and other services to patients where permitted and appropriate.
• Complete basic inventory tasks as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Complete required training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• If supporting immunizations as a Technician Immunizer, complete additional training and licensure requirements; prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist; monitor and report adverse reactions; collect and document patient information; and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues and their families, based on eligibility