Pharmacy Technician

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At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer, with local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose‑driven colleagues. We care for people where, when and how they choose, in a way that is uniquely more connected, convenient and compassionate.

At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our retail locations, the Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.

• Live our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care—creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick‑up, drive‑thru, and via phone; offering immunizations and other services; and resolving patient problems with compassion.
• Complete basic inventory activities (e.g., putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, waiting‑bin inventories) as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Contribute to a high‑performing team, embrace a growth mindset, and be receptive to feedback; seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, and volunteer traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed.
• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; ensure patient safety, controlled‑substance dispensing, record‑keeping, and privacy protection.
• Deliver additional patient health‑care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, and voluntary staffing off‑site clinics) when allowed by law and supported by required training.

• Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status for vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about vaccines and refer questions to the pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Monitor and respond to adverse reactions; report events per public‑health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and document it appropriately.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.

• Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements, including age, education, and licensure/certification.
• • If the state board does not specify an age requirement, must be at least 16 years old.
  • If no minimum educational requirement, must have a high‑school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high‑school or equivalency program.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state;  to learn more.

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus
  • Concentrate on tasks over time.
  • Pivot quickly to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription information and label accuracy for patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation
  • Actively help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Communication Skills
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
  • Practice active listening, give full attention, ask questions, and avoid inappropriate interruptions.
• Mathematical Reasoning
  • Use math to solve problems such as determining tablet counts and supply quantities.
• Problem Resolution
  • Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands
  • Mobile and remain upright for extended periods.
  • Lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and repeat finger motions.
  • Extend hands in multiple directions to…