Pharmacy Technician - Specialty Retail

CVS Health; Johnston (RI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician I to join their team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in ensuring the accurate fulfillment of prescription orders and providing exceptional customer service. Your attention to detail and organizational skills will be key as you assist in both backend and front store functions. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of patients. If you're passionate about health care and ready to contribute to a compassionate team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

Wellness screenings

Tobacco cessation programs

Confidential counseling

Financial coaching

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a pharmacy environment or training program.
• Basic pharmacology knowledge and ability to calculate dosages.

Responsibilities

• Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
• Provide customer service and operate the cash register.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent organizational skills

Customer service skills

Basic pharmacology knowledge

Decision-making skills

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Kirby counters

Job description

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 – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of a Pharmacy Technician I is to accurately and efficiently perform backend store fulfillment functions which includes filling and shipping prescription medications, and inventory put away. Pharmacy Tech I’s will also assist with front store functions including customer service, cash register operation, and data entry when needed.

Primary Job Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
   • Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently in accordance to the prescription requirements.
   • Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as Kirby counters.
   • Prepare orders for shipping by selecting the most cost effective methods for delivery while meeting the needs of the patient.
   • Accurately put away medication orders in assigned placement area to ensure accuracy in tracking inventory and filling patient orders.
   • Tech I also applies to Technicians in training who are new to Specialty retail. These techs may be learning functions related to the Tech II role including entry of prescription orders, verification of benefits, prior authorizations and other tech II functions.
2. Perform ancillary duties to support the front end Pharmacy operations.
   • Provide customer service to walk in customers.
   • Operate the cash register, accept payment and accurately distribute the medication order to the patient.
   • Contact patients by making refill reminder calls to ensure compliance.
   • Assist with prescription data entry when needed.

Education:

Required Qualifications

• Six months computer experience.
• Six months as a pharmacy technician or in a pharmacy environment, or completion of a pharmacy technician-training program.
• Basic pharmacology knowledge, which includes the ability to weigh, measure, calculate dosages and convert units of measure.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand on feet all day.

Preferred Qualifications

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Education

High School Diploma or General Equivalent Development (GED)

Other License(s):

Licensure and/or certificate per state or federal requirements.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $34.15. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits – investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/24/2025.

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

CVS Health requires certain colleagues to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless they are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, religious belief, or other legally recognized reasons that prevents them from being vaccinated. You are required to have received at least one COVID-19 shot prior to your first day of employment and to provide proof of your vaccination status or apply for a reasonable accommodation within the first 10 days of your employment. Please note that in some states and roles, you may be required to provide proof of full vaccination or an approved reasonable accommodation before you can begin to actively work. CVS Health is committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, advancing, and retaining individuals with disabilities. As such, we strive to provide equal access to the benefits and privileges of employment, including the provision of a reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions. CVS Health can provide a request for a reasonable accommodation, including a qualified interpreter, written information in other formats, translation or other services through [e-mail]. If you have a speech or hearing disability, please call 7-1-1 to utilize Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS). We will make every effort to respond to your request within 48 business hours and do everything we can to work towards a solution.