Central Fill Pharmacy Lead Technician

Pharmacy Technician

We're building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Come join a team committed to innovating healthcare and helping people on their path to better health. As a Pharmacy Technician with CVS Health, you will be a part of the Central Fill team, working in a closed-door pharmacy setting, and filling prescriptions on behalf of CVS pharmacy locations. You will play an integral role in producing and shipping a high volume of prescriptions, while working with an engaged team of pharmacists and technicians. The Lead Pharmacy Technician role builds upon the skills and responsibilities of the Central Fill Pharmacy Technician and is focused on supporting the pharmacists while being a role model, mentor, and guide to the Pharmacy Technician team. This includes assisting the Pharmacy Manager and Lead Pharmacists with managing day-to-day activities and administration which may include daily and weekly reports as well as pharmacy scheduling. Lead Pharmacy Technicians are considered subject matter experts in the Central Fill fulfillment process and its pharmacy automation technology. In addition, Lead Technicians coordinate/implement the training and development of support staff. They also coach, train and mentor new colleagues to develop the team and share best practices, while providing support staff performance feedback to the Pharmacy Manager to contribute to their growth and development.

Lead Pharmacy Technicians:

Work to fill patient prescriptions safely, accurately, and in a timely fashion.

Manage, utilize, and maintain automatic dispensing systems.

Ensure proper inventory management and workflow processes are followed to maintain an adequate stock of medication.

Understand and follow applicable Federal and State laws (e.g., HIPAA), regulations (e.g., OSHA), professional standards, and ethical principles; complies with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and protect patient privacy and security.

Partner and work closely with shipping vendors. Follow proper protocols to assure accuracy, as you prepare and package prescriptions for delivery.

Deliver results while balancing quality and efficiency in all tasks, maintain accuracy while consistently meeting workflow goals.

Collaborate with internal teammates and pharmacists to complete necessary orders and identify opportunities for improvement as a team.

Actively seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.

Leverage tools and training resources to develop basic drug understanding and technical expertise.

Required Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years of age

Pharmacy Technician certification or license as required by state Board of Pharmacy to work as a pharmacy technician

Multi-task and work efficiently while maintaining accuracy

Understand and manage orders within a multistep pharmacy workflow

Ability to utilize basic functions of Microsoft Office including Teams, Outlook, Excel, and Word

Understand and use pharmacy terminology

Master the use of prescription processing

Use complex pharmacy automation equipment to produce orders

Effectively communicate with stores and vendors via phone

Understand and work in compliance with appropriate pharmacy rules and regulations

Maintain confidentiality of sensitive data, including protected health information

Ability to stand during the entirety of shifts lasting 8+ hours

Manual dexterity of both hands and wrists

Lift up to 30 lbs

Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance

Flexible availability to work various shift times

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting

Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Education:

High School diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $28.00. 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.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full?time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well?being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.