Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health - Deer Park, NY
posted 4 days ago
About the position
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise. As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Responsibilities
- 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 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
- Must be at least 16 years of age if the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
Nice-to-haves
- 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
Benefits
- Full range of 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
- Numerous 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
