Pharmacy Technician Job at CVS Health (Clinton)

Job Description

This position provides an opportunity, in a leading retail pharmacy setting, to excel in a complex, high-impact, patient-focused role and positively impact the lives of others. Pharmacy Technician, FSS colleagues must ensure that they can serve the healthcare needs of our patients, as well as satisfy all regulatory compliance standard requirements. They must demonstrate ethical conduct and always maintain patient confidentiality. Successful Pharmacy Technician, FSS colleagues must be able to manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team's ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient prescriptions while also providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. Front Store Supervisor (FSS) duties that may be performed by the Pharmacy Technician, FSS are key to supporting the CVS Store team in driving store execution and performance while building consumer loyalty to CVS/pharmacy through a focus on excellent customer service. The Pharmacy Technician, FSS supports, as needed, leading the front store staff, ensuring that store operations run smoothly, and is responsible for completing all opening and closing procedures, as applicable.

Job Responsibility

Living our purpose of "Bringing our Heart to Every Moment of Your Health" by engaging with customers, in-person and over the phone, to help manage and improve patient health. Always focusing on the needs of the customer and displaying genuine care and empathy in all interactions. Ensuring customer satisfaction and educating customers about our service and product offerings to help them make the healthiest choices and decisions for themselves
Demonstrating compassion and care by proactively identifying and resolving potential problems to ensure customers have their medications when needed
collaborating with the pharmacy team in their store and other pharmacy teams in their market, as needed, medical staff, insurance companies, and customers to resolve issues, ensure accuracy, and deliver timely resolution of any medication or insurance concerns
Effectively following pharmacy workflow procedures with an in-depth understanding of each workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
delivering results while balancing quality and efficiency in all tasks
embracing agility to manage all workstation responsibilities while reprioritizing to help customers and the team when needed
Following basic inventory management policies and procedures as permitted by law and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away warehouse and vendor drug deliveries, completing cycle counts, returns-to-stock, waiting bin inventories, etc
Contributing to a high-performing team
embracing a growth mindset and being receptive to feedback and continuous improvement efforts
remaining flexible and opening availability to help meet scheduling and business needs while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic
actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge needed to assist customers accurately and more effectively
Understanding and following applicable Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), regulations (e.g., OSHA), professional standards, and ethical principles
complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure and protect patient safety, privacy and security. Where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification, deliver additional patient health care services to support the health and wellness of the community, including, but not limited to point-of-care testing and offsite clinics. Essential Front Store Supervisor (FSS) Functions: Work effectively with store management and store crews
Supervise the store's crew through assigning, directing and following up of all activities (i.e. receiving/unloading delivery truck, daily/weekly tasks, etc.)
Effectively communicate information both to and from store management and crews
Assist customers with their questions, problems and complaints
escalating to Store, Pharmacy Manager or Tech Team Leader where necessary
Handle all customer relations issues in accordance with company policy and promote a positive shopping experience for all CVS customers by promoting the use of assisted/self-service checkout or loyalty programs such as ExtraCare or Carepass
Accurately and timely pricing of merchandise
Ensure placement of product on-shelf using CFR best practices consistently
Execute the displays, signing and inventory of weekly, promotional, and seasonal merchandise
Reset departments following planogram schedule and Store Manager (SM) direction
Appropriate usage of register and door keys, alarm codes, and safe combinations. Execute locking of safe and security doors and setting of alarms when closing the store. Complete random cash verifications as instructed by SM/District AP leader
Identify and react to shoplifters following Company policies and procedures to ensure colleague and customer safety
Administer, monitor, and react to Asset Protection programs and systems: employee bag checks
lockers secured
receipts for purchases
and ensure price accuracy
Perform applicable manager overrides on POS/Smart system in accordance to Company policies/procedures
seek Manager guidance or support as needed

Requirements

0-3 years prior relevant work experience
Must be at least 18 years of age
High school diploma or General Equivalent Degree (GED) required
State-level licensure and national certification Pharmacy Technician requirements vary by state
Regular and reliable attendance
Attention and Focus: o Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Customer Service and Team Orientation: o Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner o Notice and understand customers' reactions, and respond appropriately
Communication Skills: o Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients, customers and colleagues o 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: o Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day's supply of a prescription
Problem Resolution: o Ability to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong
recognizing there is a problem o Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available options
Physical Demands: o Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time o Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to another, including outside of the pharmacy area o Lifting, scanning, and bagging purchased items o Finger Dexterity: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm o Reaching overhead
able to stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items o Extending hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items o Precision control: able to adjust machines to exact positions o Stooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist o Visual Acuity: Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts o Able to orally communicate information and instructions to colleagues and customers o Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs,
exerting up to 30 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
High School Diploma or General Equivalent Development (GED) - Required
Other License(s): Requirements vary by state - Required

Nice to have

3-5 years prior relevant work experience
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Previous experience as a front store supervisor
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations to meet business needs
Other Certification(s): Requirements vary by state - Preferred

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access to certain voluntary benefits
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