Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

A regional healthcare alliance in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to deliver compassionate care and support pharmacy operations. You will be responsible for managing pharmacy tasks and completing required training programs. Ideal candidates have strong customer service and communication skills, with a high school diploma preferred. This part-time role offers competitive pay within the range of $16.50 to $25.00 per hour and includes great benefits like affordable medical plans and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy or related setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to patients.
• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks.
• Complete extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program.

Skills

Attention and Focus

Customer Service Orientation

Communication Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Problem Resolution

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving the quality of care. Millions of times a day, we're helping people on their path to better health—from advising patients on their prescriptions to helping them manage their chronic and specialty conditions. Because we are present in so many moments, big and small, we have an active, supportive role in shaping the future of health care. Pharmacy Technicians are at the forefront of our purpose as they deliver compassionate care to our millions of patients every day. Successful incumbents can manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team’s ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient prescriptions while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations.
A new Pharmacy Technician is required to complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements according to the State’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. The duties will be restricted by the manager until all requirements are met and then expanded as the technician gains clinical, technical and insurance knowledge.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Licensure requirements vary by state
• Attention and Focus
  The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Customer Service Orientation
  Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
  Notice and understand customers’ reactions, and respond appropriately
• Communication Skills
  Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues
  Actively 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
• Mathematical Reasoning
  The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day’s supply of a prescription
• Problem Resolution
  Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem
  Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available options
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
  Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
  Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to another
  Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  Stooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
  Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
  Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs; exerting up to 30 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

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 preferred but not required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

24

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

$16.50 - $25.00

Great benefits for great people

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement

Based on the role and location, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless you are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents you from being vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required on your first day of employment or within the first few months in the position, depending on the role and location. If you are considered for a role, more information will be provided during the hiring process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.