Pharmacy Technician

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At CVS Health, 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, Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, such as delivering personalized service at pick‑up, drive‑thru, and by phone, and offering immunizations and other services at the register.
• Perform basic inventory activities, such as correctly putting away medication deliveries, completing cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, and waiting‑bin inventories as directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Contribute to a high‑performing team, embrace a growth mindset, seek feedback, and expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to stores as required.
• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and CVS policies to ensure patient safety and privacy.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point‑of‑care testing, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.

• Obtain Technician Immunizer status following state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Educate patients on vaccine importance and refer questions to the on‑duty Pharmacist.
• Monitor and report adverse reactions per public health requirements.
• Collect, review, and document patient vaccination information.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements (age, education, licensure/certification).
• If no minimum age is specified, be at least 16 years old.
• If no minimum educational requirement is specified, 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.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Maintain focus and concentration on tasks, label accuracy, and patient safety.
• Provide excellent customer service and team orientation; help people kindly and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
• Communicate effectively, using verbal and written skills, active listening, and precise instruction.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to calculate prescription quantities accurately.
• Resolve problems efficiently, choosing appropriate solutions for challenging interactions.
• Perform physical tasks such as lifting up to 20 lbs, reaching overhead, and operating machines with precision.
• Carry out any additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

• 1–3 years of 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 in other locations, as business needs dictate.

Base hourly rate: $16.00 – $24.00

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance; flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Wellness programs, including screenings, tobacco cessation, and financial coaching.
• Paid time off, flexible schedules, family leave, and dependent care resources.
• Tuition assistance, retiree medical access, and other benefits where eligible.

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

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/17/2026.