Pharmacy Technician - Specialty

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This purpose guides our commitment to deliver enhanced human-centric health care for a rapidly changing world. Anchored in our brand with heart at its center our purpose sends a personal message that how we deliver our services is just as important as what we deliver.

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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’re 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.

When we think about our team of Pharmacy Technicians what comes to mind is someone open to challenges, enthusiastic, dependable, empathetic, and hard working.

We are looking for Technicians with similar traits to join our legendary team onsite and remotely in Monroeville, PA to support patients and pharmacists alike and do whatever needs to be done for the needs of the business.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, vision insurance as well as a wide-ranging list of supplemental benefits and discount programs.

In addition to sixteen paid days off for employees, we also offer ten paid holidays. The Starting pay for this position is $17 / hr.

and may be subject to increase based on years of experience, or the addition of an active National Pharmacy Technician License.

Schedule will be Monday through Thursday from 10AM-8 : 30PM EST.

To be successful in this role you will communicate with a diverse customer base in a friendly and confident manner, work in a team environment and always be given the chance to learn / grow in your career.

You should be motivated, organized, detail-oriented and have excellent communication skills along with the ability to learn new operating systems, pharmacology, and medical technology.

In this role you will be responsible for :

• Accurately reading, interpreting, and entering prescriptions into the computer system, calculation of doses, and assignment of directions
• Routing incomplete or unclear prescriptions to the prescriber for clarification
• Must also be able to enter incomplete prescription information once clarification is obtained
• Engaging with the prescriber's office to obtain prescriptions / prescription refills
• Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently using the in-house system
• Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as automated counters
• Assist the pharmacist with scanning and labeling of special program medication orders in the bulk area
• Collaborating with a diverse team

Required Qualifications

• 6 months of work experience as a pharmacy technician
• 6 months work experience in Windows-based applications like Windows, Microsoft Office, internet navigation, and email applications
• Computer keyboarding skills and aptitude
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and stand for the duration of a shift

Preferred Qualifications

• Healthcare work experience and familiarity with benefits, insurance, and prescriptions
• Medical billing, coding, and other medical assisting roles
• National Certification (CPhT)
• Customer Service experience in an office environment

Education

H.S. Diploma or equivalent

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is :

$17.00 - $27.90

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.

In addition to your compensation, enjoy the rewards of an organization that puts our heart into caring for our colleagues and our communities.

The Company offers a full range of medical, dental, and vision benefits. Eligible employees may enroll in the Company’s 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also available for eligible employees.

The Company provides a fully-paid term life insurance plan to eligible employees, and short-term and long term disability benefits.

CVS Health also offers numerous well-being programs, education assistance, free development courses, a CVS store discount, and discount programs with participating partners.

As for time off, Company employees enjoy Paid Time Off ( PTO ) or vacation pay, as well as paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

Number of paid holidays, sick time and other time off are provided consistent with relevant state law and Company policies.