Pharmacy Technician, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:

United States, Simi Valley

Category:

Pharmacy

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

18.15 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within their store. They serve as the first point of contact for patients, ensure operational efficiency, and comply with company and federal regulations to deliver safe and accurate care.

Job Responsibility:

Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care
Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team
Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback
Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs
Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles
Delivering additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.

Requirements:

Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or 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
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
Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
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, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead
Move fingers repetitively
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
Stoop to a considerable degree
Close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal or reading
Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force
Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force.

Nice to have:

1-3 years 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 across the market in other locations, to meet business needs.

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Fully-paid term life insurance plan
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Well-being programs
Education assistance
Free development courses
CVS store discount
Discount programs with participating partners
Paid Time Off (PTO) or vacation pay
Paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

March 19, 2025

Expiration:

April 24, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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