Cvs pharmacy technicians have a wide range of responsibilities, which can include:
- Help customers choose medications that are safe for them to take, including avoiding interactions with other medications they may be taking
- Answer customers’ questions about medications and other health products such as over-the-counter drugs and vitamins
- Maintain inventory of store items and restock shelves as needed
- Provide customers with information about prescription drug coverage options available through government programs such as Medicare Part D or private insurance companies
- Take orders over the phone or in person from physicians’ offices or other healthcare providers who are prescribing medications
- Prepare and process prescriptions according to state laws regarding the storage of controlled substances
- Answer phones and respond to inquiries about prescription refills and other customer service issues
- Register new patients for insurance plans or membership with the store’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM)
- Inform customers about drug interactions, side effects, and other risks associated with taking medications