Pharmacy Technician

Overview

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels, and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues who care for people where, when, and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

Base pay range

$16.00/hr - $27.00/hr

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The information below reflects typical responsibilities and requirements for a Pharmacy Technician in CVS Health stores.

• Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health
• Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
• Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services; and solving or escalating patient problems
• Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law and directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts
• Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge
• Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; may travel to stores in the market to work shifts as needed
• Understanding and complying with all relevant laws, regulations, professional standards, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety, controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security
• Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing) where allowable by law and supported by training and certification
• Where permissible, supporting immunizations, including licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status, educating patients about vaccines, monitoring for adverse reactions, and tracking vaccine-related information

• Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, including age, education, and licensure/certification
• If the state board does not specify a minimum age, must be at least 16 years of age
• If the state board does not specify an educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
• State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
• Attention and Focus
  • Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
  • Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
  • Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
• Customer Service and Team Orientation
  • Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
  • Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
• Communication Skills
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
  • Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, understanding points, asking questions as appropriate
• Mathematical Reasoning
  • Ability to use math to solve problems such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and number of bottles needed
• Problem Resolution
  • Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select the best course of action
• Physical Demands
  • Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods
  • Lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead
  • Move fingers repetitively and handle items with fine motor skills
  • Extend…