Working at CVS in Hales Lctn, NH: 1 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in Hales Lctn, NH Area

What do you like about working at CVS?

"I enjoy knowing that I am helping people in some way, and I enjoy communicating with patients and helping them coordinate their health care. It is very satisfying to have a job that allows you to hold so much responsibility. The company also offers nice health benefits, which is a major plus."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"If you are considering working for CVS Pharmacy, know that you will be working with the public on a daily basis. You will see all kinds of people in all different states of health (physical and mental). This means that strong customer service (even despite stressful situations) is KEY. Especially in busy locations, patience is HUGE and you must always remember to put the customer first, no matter how difficult he/she may be."

What don't you like about working at CVS?

"I dislike the micromanaging that we sometimes face from higher ups. Also, while working closely with patients and other health care professionals in order to coordinate care can be rewarding, it can also be very stressful. Anytime your job involves working with other people or providing a service to people, there is a posibility for friction. I have also been extremely disappointed with the perceived lack of caring and the difficulty I have had with communicating with the company's HR. Another point of frustration is the fact that being a pharmacy technician does not easily pay the bills. Starting pay is minimal, and there is little room for pay increase."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"While I understand that the pharmacy is a business and must remain profitable to remain intact, I feel that this too often becomes the focus when, instead, the top priority should always be to provide patients with quality and pleasant health care service. I feel that micromanaging (which is often done to ensure optimum business profit) can step in the way of patient care sometimes, as it drains our time and energy, thus working against the business in the end."