Full-Time

Pharmacy Technician

Posted on 11/27/2024

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy

10,001+ employees

Retail pharmacy and healthcare services provider

Healthcare
Consumer Goods

Compensation Overview

$16 - $24Hourly

Entry

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Verona, VA, USA

Category
Nursing & Allied Health Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Required Skills
Customer Service
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
  • 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
  • Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (Preferred)
  • Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (Preferred)
  • PTCB National Certification (Preferred)
  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
  • Manage all 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
  • Complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program
  • Satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements according to your State’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines
  • Ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for patients
  • Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times

CVS Health operates a large network of retail pharmacies and walk-in medical clinics across the United States, providing a variety of health-related products and services. Their offerings include prescription medications, over-the-counter health products, beauty items, and general merchandise. CVS Health also functions as a pharmacy benefits manager, serving over 75 million plan members, and has a senior pharmacy care business that assists more than one million patients each year. This integrated approach allows CVS Health to deliver affordable health management solutions, improving access to quality care and health outcomes while aiming to reduce overall healthcare costs. Unlike many competitors, CVS Health combines retail pharmacy services with clinical care and pharmacy benefits management, positioning itself as a significant player in the healthcare sector with a goal of helping individuals achieve better health.

Company Stage

Debt Financing

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Woonsocket, Rhode Island

Founded

1963

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • CVS's partnership with Reese Pharmaceutical expands at-home health testing offerings.
  • CVS's Health Zones funding enhances community health initiatives and engagement.
  • CVS's extensive retail network supports widespread distribution of health products.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from at-home health tests may reduce in-store visits.
  • Retailers charging cash-back fees could lead to customer dissatisfaction at CVS.
  • Digital wallet payment trends may require CVS to upgrade its payment systems.

What makes CVS Pharmacy unique

  • CVS offers a comprehensive range of health services under one roof.
  • CVS's digital vaccine scheduler enhances customer convenience and service efficiency.
  • CVS maintains free cash-back services, differentiating from competitors charging fees.

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