Pharmacy Technician

Job Purpose And Summary

At CVS Health we transform health care for customers by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner. As a Pharmacy Technician, you support our pharmacy teams in delivering operational excellence and exceptional patient experiences at our retail locations.

• Live our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy, offering immunizations, and solving or escalating patient problems.
• Perform basic inventory activities such as putting away deliveries, cycle counts, and returns‑to‑stock.
• Embrace a growth mindset, seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and actively contribute to a high‑performing team.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including travel to other stores as required.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, and offsite clinic staffing) where permissible by law and training.

• Complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
• Educate patients about vaccines and refer questions to the Pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Monitor and respond to adverse reactions, reporting events per public health requirements.
• Review, collect, and document patient information for each vaccine administered.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.

• Compliance with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, including age, education, and licensure/certification.
• Minimum age: 16 years, if not specified by the state board.
• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent, or active enrollment in high school.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within designated time frames.
• Attention and Focus;
  • Maintain concentration on tasks over time.
  • Pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation;
  • Actively help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
• Communication Skills;
  • Use verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues.
  • Practice active listening and ask clarifying questions.
• Mathematical Reasoning;
  • Use math to calculate medication quantities and days’ supply.
• Problem Resolution;
  • Identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands;
  • Remain mobile and upright for extended periods.
  • Lift, scan, and bag items up to 20 lbs.
  • Reach and extend arms to place or move items.
  • Manipulate items primarily with fingers, performing repetitive movements.
  • Maintain visual acuity for reading and small‑part inspection.
  • Speak detailed oral instructions accurately.
  • Receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Perform any additional tasks as directed by Supervisors or Managers.

• 1‑3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience.
• Experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work in the home store and at other locations in the market to meet business needs.

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Part time

$18.66 – $28.66 per hour (base rate)

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

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