WOONSOCKET, R.I., Oct. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health (NYSE:
CVS) today announced that it is recruiting qualified candidates to
fill 15,000 jobs. These new and existing positions will help the
company continue to respond to the needs of communities across the
country during the fall and winter months when the incidences of
COVID-19 and the flu are expected to increase.
More than 10,000 of the new roles are for full- and part-time
licensed pharmacy technicians at CVS Pharmacy locations and will be
filled as soon as possible, helping increase support for patients
and fellow pharmacy professionals. Many of the positions are
temporary with the possibility of becoming permanent.
The company is also marking Pharmacy Technician Day on
October 20th by advocating for an
expanded scope of practice that would allow trained pharmacy
technicians to administer COVID-19 vaccinations under the
supervision of an immunization-certified pharmacist. As an integral
part of the health care system, pharmacy technicians can help fill
the urgent need to safely and quickly scale distribution of a
vaccine and extend the capacity of the health care workforce to
address the pandemic.
"Additional team members typically are needed every flu season,"
said Lisa Bisaccia, Chief Human
Resources Officer, CVS Health. "However, we're estimating a much
greater need for trained pharmacy technicians this year given the
continued presence of COVID-19 in our communities. These jobs offer
a rewarding career opportunity, with flexible hours, advancement
potential and a supportive environment while helping people on
their path to better health."
Working under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist,
CVS Health pharmacy technicians continue to serve as a trusted
resource for patients by processing prescriptions, dispensing
medications, providing information to customers or health
professionals and performing administrative tasks. They also are
vital to administering COVID-19 tests at more than 4,000 drive-thru
testing sites at select CVS Pharmacy locations across the country.
In this role, they are critical in helping to curb the spread of
the virus and expand access to care, particularly in underserved
communities.
Additional on-site roles that are part of the company's
recruiting effort include pharmacists, nurses, nurse practitioners,
physician assistants, member benefit case professionals, and
distribution center employees.
Finally, to support the CVS Caremark and CVS Specialty pharmacy
businesses, the company is recruiting for several thousand
work-from-home customer service representative positions across the
country, with hundreds of openings in several markets, including:
Indianapolis, IN; Kansas City, MO; Knoxville, TN; Mt.
Prospect, IL; Orlando, FL;
Pittsburgh, PA; and San Antonio, TX. These full-time opportunities
start at 30 hours per week and offer a flexible schedule for people
seeking to quickly get back to work. Candidates for these
opportunities can easily apply online and take an online virtual
job tryout.
"By leveraging CVS Health's innovation and technology, we can
help get more Americans back to work from the convenience of their
own homes, where they can contribute to the company's ongoing
efforts to help solve the country's health care challenges," said
Jeffrey Lackey, Vice President of
Talent Acquisition, CVS Health
The additional 15,000 positions are incremental to the
accelerated recruiting effort that was announced in March to
hire 50,000 new colleagues in support of the company's response to
the pandemic.
Opportunities for full-time colleagues include competitive pay,
paid training and a generous benefits package. Job seekers can go
to cvs.jobs to apply.
Information on steps CVS Health has taken to address the
COVID-19 pandemic, including support for health care providers and
clinicians facing financial and administrative strain, can be found
in the company's COVID-19 Response Report.
CVS Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action
employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion
based on race, ethnicity, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, age, disability or protected veteran status
or on any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable
federal, state, or local law.
About CVS Health
CVS Health employees are united
around a common goal of becoming the most consumer-centric health
company. We're evolving based on changing consumer needs and
meeting people where they are, whether that's in the community at
one of our nearly 10,000 local touchpoints, in the home, or in the
palm of their hand. Our newest offerings – from HealthHUB locations
that are redefining what a pharmacy can be, to innovative programs
that help manage chronic conditions – are designed to create a
higher-quality, simpler and more affordable experience. Learn more
about how we're transforming health at www.cvshealth.com.
Media Contact
Joe
Goode, (401) 378-5220
Joseph.Goode@CVSHealth.com
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