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At a glance
CVS Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Columbia, SC. It is a part-time role in Healthcare & Life Sciences, asking for at least 16 years of experience, first listed on November 12. The advertised pay is $16–$24 an hour. CVS Health has 196 other openings in the US. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 2 Healthcare & Pharma openings in Columbia, SC today; the typical one asks for 16 years and advertises about $95,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
CVS Health advertises $16 to $24 an hour, a midpoint of $20 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 94% of the 139 healthcare & pharma jobs across the US that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $25.50 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $20 an hour comes to about $42,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and South Carolina tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
Before you apply
- Check it is still open. We found this job on CVS Health's Workday site on November 12 and checked it again November 12, 5:17 AM ET. When an employer takes a job down, we remove it at our next daily update.
- Check the location works for you. This role is based in Columbia, SC. If you would need to move, ask whether relocation help is offered.
- Match the experience. The advert asks for at least 16 years of experience. If you are a little short, a close match on the skills in the advert can still win an interview.
- Know your number. Decide the lowest offer you would accept before the first call. Our salary negotiation guide explains how to ask for more.
- Apply only through CVS Health's own site. Our Apply button goes straight to CVS Health's Workday page. If anyone contacts you about this job and asks for money, gift cards or bank details, stop and check it with our scam checker. Read how to spot a fake job offer.
About hiring at CVS Health
CVS Health has 197 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 40 states. Most are in healthcare & pharma (112), retail & stores (37) and software & IT (6). The biggest locations are New York, NY (9), Chicago, IL (6) and Richmond, VA (4). 14% of them are remote, 20% are open to entry-level candidates and 94% show pay. We collect CVS Health's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
This is CVS Health's own description of the job, copied word for word from its careers site. We have not edited it.
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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.
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.
Come join our team of dedicated and caring Pharmacy Technicians who demonstrate our core values of Accountability, Caring, Collaboration,Innovation and Integrity in everything they do in our pharmacies every day. Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician, we have a place for you on our team to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers.
The Pharmacy Technician position provides individuals with an opportunity to work in a leading retail pharmacy company and in a role that positively impacts the lives and health of others. You will work in an environment where the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained as well as full compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Pharmacy Technicians take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients and they demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Success for incumbents in this role includes being able to manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team's ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient prescriptions all while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. If you like working in fast-paced environments and demonstrating compassionate, genuine care for patients and customers, this job is for you!
As a new Pharmacy Technician, you are required to complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program as well as satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements according to your State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Your Pharmacy Technician duties will be restricted by your manager at first until you complete all necessary requirements. Once you satisfy all requirements and expand your Pharmacy Technician duties, you have the opportunity to continue to build your clinical, technical and insurance knowledge and expertise by leveraging available tools and training to build your pharmacy career.
Are you ready to help people on their path to better health? We are ready to have you join our team and help you on your career path to achieve your goals!
Please note in select markets the collective bargaining agreement rules regarding the Pharmacy Technician would apply.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Based on the role and location, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless you are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required on your first day of employment or within the first few months in the position, depending on the role and location. If you are considered for a role, more information will be provided during the hiring process.
o The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
o Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
o Notice and understand customers' reactions, and respond appropriately
o Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with 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
o The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day's supply of a prescription
o Is able 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 The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
Anticipated Weekly Hours
20Time Type
Part timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.00 - $24.00This 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.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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