Pharmacy Technician FT
About the Role
Pharmacy Technicians at CVS Health deliver compassionate care to millions of patients daily, playing a crucial role in increasing patient access to care, lowering costs, and improving the quality of care. This position offers an opportunity to work in a leading retail pharmacy company, positively impacting the lives and health of others while adhering to the highest professional and ethical standards. Pharmacy Technicians ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met, manage pharmacy workstations, and provide caring service that exceeds customer expectations.
As a new Pharmacy Technician, you will complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy all state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Initially, your duties may be restricted until you complete these requirements. Once fulfilled, you will have opportunities to expand your clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise, building a long-term pharmacy career.
In select markets, collective bargaining agreement rules regarding the Pharmacy Technician role may apply.
Responsibilities
- Ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for patients.
- Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team’s ability to promptly, safely, and accurately fill patient prescriptions.
- Provide caring service that exceeds customer expectations in a fast-paced environment.
- Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy all state-specific registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
- Expand clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training to advance your pharmacy career.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Licensure requirements vary by state.
- Attention and Focus: Ability to concentrate on tasks without distraction.
- Customer Service Orientation: Actively look for ways to help people in a friendly manner.
- Communication Skills: Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues; actively listen and respond appropriately.
- Mathematical Reasoning: Ability to use math to solve problems, such as calculating the day’s supply of a prescription.
- Problem Resolution: Recognize when something is wrong and choose the best course of action in complex situations.
Physical Demands
- Remaining upright on your feet for sustained periods.
- Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks.
- Using fingers for tasks such as typing, picking, or pinching.
- Extending hands and arms in any direction.
- Bending body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist.
- Stooping considerably and using lower extremities and back muscles.
- Expressing or exchanging ideas through spoken word; conveying detailed or important instructions accurately.
- Perceiving sounds at normal speaking levels and receiving detailed information through oral communication.
- Close visual acuity for activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small parts.
- Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs; exerting up to 30 lbs of force occasionally, up to 10 lbs frequently, or negligible force constantly to move objects.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent (preferred but not required).
- Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred).
- Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (preferred).
- PTCB National Certification (preferred).
Pay
The typical pay range for this role is $16.50 - $25.00 per hour. The actual base salary offer will depend on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations.
Schedule
This is a full-time position with an anticipated weekly schedule of 30 hours.
Benefits
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. Benefits include:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Retirement savings options.
- Wellness programs and other resources.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.