Pharmacy Technician

Overview

Pharmacy Technician role at CVS Health. CVS Health is a leading health solutions company focused on transforming health care and delivering caring service in our Retail locations.

Technicians support the pharmacy team to deliver operational and service excellence, assist patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone, and help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. All team members follow Standard Operating Procedures and contribute to a safe, inclusive culture.

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help Pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures (production, pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, customer-focused service to patients; support immunizations and other services as appropriate at the register and over the phone; resolve or escalate patient problems as needed.
• Perform basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership (e.g., stocking deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories).
• Contribute to a high-performing team, seek feedback, and expand clinical and technical knowledge to assist patients.
• Maintain scheduling flexibility and a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; travel to stores in the market as needed by the business.
• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, standards, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and privacy; manage controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping appropriately.
• Deliver additional patient health care services where allowed by law and supported by training (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, offsite clinics).

• Complete licensure/training to obtain Technician Immunizer status for preparing and administering vaccines.
• Educate patients on vaccines and refer questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor for adverse reactions and report per public health requirements.
• Collect and document patient information and manage vaccine supplies.

• Comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws; including age, education, and licensure/certification expectations.
• If not mandated by state, age minimum may be 16; high school diploma or equivalent (or active enrollment).
• State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe.
• Attention, focus, and ability to pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs; ensure prescription information and labeling accuracy for patient safety.
• Customer service, teamwork, and active listening to assist patients and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills; ability to interact with patients and colleagues verbally and in writing.
• Mathematical reasoning for dispensing calculations (days supply, bottle counts).
• Problem resolution and conflict handling when faced with patient or colleague interactions.
• Physical demands including mobility, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger use, close visual acuity, and ability to lift up to 20 lbs as needed.
• Ability to receive and convey detailed information through oral communication.

• 1-3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service experience.
• Ability to work across a market, including in-home store locations, to meet business needs.

20 hours per week

Part time

The typical pay range is $17.49 – $27.49 per hour. Final offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including medical options, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan, wellness programs, paid time off, flexible work schedules, and other benefits based on eligibility.

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Application window: closes 03/04/2026. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with law.

• Entry level

• Part-time

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