Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health

At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care. As the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate.

And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

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 – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.

As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store.

• Contribute to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, following all company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation.
• Deliver exceptional patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, including providing immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by leadership.
• Embrace a growth mindset, seek feedback, and expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including traveling between stores.
• Understand and comply with all relevant laws, regulations and CVS policies.
• Support additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, voluntary staffing of offsite clinics) when allowed.

• Complete licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
• Educate patients about vaccines and refer to on‑duty pharmacists for questions.
• Monitor and respond to adverse reactions, reporting them per public health requirements.
• Document and track vaccine supplies and patient information.

• Compliance with state board of pharmacy requirements, including age, education and licensure/certification.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

• Regular attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Completion of required training within designated timeframe.
• Attention to detail, ability to concentrate, pivot quickly, confirm prescription information.
• Customer service orientation and team collaboration.
• Clear verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
• Mathematical reasoning for dispensing calculations.
• Problem resolution skills for challenging interactions.
• Physical demands: mobile, lifting, reaching, typing, visual acuity, occasional lift up to 20 lb.
• Additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

• 1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and across the market.

20

Part‑time

$16.00 – $25.00 per hour. The actual base salary depends on experience, education, geography and other factors.

• Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) with matching, employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost wellness programs, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and more.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/18/2026.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Entry level

Part‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care