Pharmacy Technician
CVS Health
Boston, MA, United States
$17 – $27
Part TimeIn-OfficeEntry-LevelHealthcare and Medical Services
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational/service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact assisting patients/customers delivering an exceptional experience. Technicians assist pharmacy teams ensuring pharmacy operations run smoothly patients' prescriptions are filled promptly/safely/accurately providing caring service exceeding patient expectations.
Responsibilities
- Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation helping Pharmacists manage/improve patient health
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Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production/pick-up/drive-thru/drop-off) for safe/accurate prescription fulfillment
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Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy/genuine care: creating heartfelt/personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up/drive-thru/over-the-phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations/services at register/over-the-phone; demonstrating compassionate care by solving/escalating patient problems
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Completing basic inventory activities (putting away meds deliveries/completing cycle counts/returns-to-stocks/waiting bin inventories) as directed by pharmacy leadership team
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Contributing to high-performing team embracing growth mindset/receptive feedback; actively seeking opportunities expand clinical/technical knowledge needed better assist patients
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Remaining flexible scheduling/business needs contributing safe/inclusive/team dynamic volunteering travel stores market work shifts needed business
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Understanding/complying federal/state/local laws/regulations/professional standards/ethical principles
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Complying CVS policies/procedures ensure patient safety compliance controlled substance dispensing(recordkeeping)/protect patient privacy/security Delivering additional healthcare services(e.g., immunizations(point-of-care testing(voluntarily staffing offsite clinics)) where allowable law/support training/certification Where permissible Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations including:
Completing additional licensure/training requirements(state Board Pharmacy regulations) obtain Technician Immunizer status prepare/administer vaccines
Educating patients importance vaccines referring Pharmacist-on-duty vaccination questions
Monitoring/responding adverse reactions reporting adverse event public health requirements
Reviewing collecting patient info tracking/documenting applicable patient
Monitoring/managing vaccine supplies
Skills & Qualifications
- Ability concentrate task period time
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Ability pivot quickly one task another meet patient/business needs
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Ability confirm prescription info label accuracy ensuring patient safety
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Customer service/team orientation: actively look ways help people friendly manner notice understand patients' reactions respond appropriately
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Communication skills: use/understand verbal/written communication interact patients,colleagues utilize active listening give full attention others taking time understand points made asking questions appropriate not interrupting inappropriate times
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Mathematical reasoning: ability use math solve problem e.g., determine total tablets dispense/day's supply,number full bottles/additional bottles needed fill prescription
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Problem resolution: identifying challenging patient/colleague interactions choose best course action faced multiple options
Experience
- Regular/predictable attendance including nights/weekends
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Ability complete required training designated timeframe
Why Join Us
- Our people fuel our future
- Teams reflect customers,patients,members communities served committed fostering workplace where every colleague valued belongs
- Great benefits great people
- Take pride comprehensive competitive mix pay benefits investing physical/emotional/financial wellness colleagues families help healthiest possible
Benefits
- Affordable medical plan options
- 401(k) plan(including matching company contributions)
- Employee stock purchase plan
- No-cost programs(college colleagues including wellness screenings,tobacco cessation(weight management programs confidential counseling financial coaching "Benefit solutions addressing different needs/preferences colleagues including paid time off,flexible work schedules,family leave(dependent care resources,colleague assistance programs,tuition assistance(retiree medical access many benefits depending eligibility