Pharmacy Technician

Overview

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. CVS Health® is a place to collaborate with passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, and prioritize safety and quality. We aim to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Health is everything. CVS Health is committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving quality. Pharmacy Technicians deliver compassionate care to millions of patients every day, from advising patients on prescriptions to helping manage chronic and specialty conditions. Join a team of dedicated Pharmacy Technicians who demonstrate accountability, caring, collaboration, innovation and integrity in daily practice. Whether you are new to pharmacy work or experienced, there is a place on our team to use your skills to serve our patients and customers.

The Pharmacy Technician role provides an opportunity to work in a leading retail pharmacy and positively impact the lives and health of others. You will work in an environment with high professional and ethical standards and full compliance with all federal, state and local laws. Technicians take steps to ensure medication needs and regulatory compliance are met while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Success in this role includes managing all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team in promptly, safely and accurately filling prescriptions while delivering caring service that exceeds customer expectations. If you enjoy fast-paced environments and compassionate, genuine care for patients and customers, this job may be for you.

As a new Pharmacy Technician, you will complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements per your State’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Duties may be restricted initially until requirements are met. Once requirements are satisfied, you can expand duties and build clinical, technical and insurance knowledge through available tools and training.

Are you ready to help people on their path to better health? We’re ready to have you join our team and help you achieve your career goals.

Please note:

in select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules regarding Pharmacy Technicians apply.

Disclaimer

The information in this description indicates the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications.

Based on role and location, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including boosters if required) where allowed by law, unless approved for an accommodation. Proof of vaccination is required on or before your first day of employment, or within the first months depending on role and location. If you are considered for a role, more information will be provided during the hiring process.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Licensure requirements vary by state
• Attention and Focus — ability to concentrate on a task over time without distraction
• Customer Service Orientation — actively help people in a friendly manner and respond appropriately to reactions
• Communication Skills — verbal and written interaction with customers and colleagues; active listening
• Mathematical Reasoning — ability to use math to solve problems (e.g., calculating day’s supply)
• Problem Resolution — recognize when something is wrong and determine best course of action in complex situations

Physical Demands

• Remain upright for sustained periods; move about on foot to different areas
• Finger dexterity for picking, pinching, typing; extend hands and arms as needed
• Bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
• Communicate clearly; perceive sounds and details; close visual acuity for reading and computer work

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical or customer service setting
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• PTCB National Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent…