Pharmacy Technician

Overview

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• Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick‑up, drive‑thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems.
• Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
• Seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients.
• Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to stores in the market.
• Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety and confidentiality.
• Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, and voluntarily staffing off‑site clinics) where allowable by law.

• Completing additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
• Educating patients about vaccines and referring vaccination questions to the Pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Monitoring for and responding to adverse reactions; reporting per public health requirements.
• Reviewing, collecting, and documenting patient and vaccine information.
• Managing vaccine supplies.

• Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements regarding practice of pharmacy, including age, education, and licensure/certification.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.
• At least 16 years of age (if no state minimum age specified).
• High school diploma or equivalent, or active enrollment in a high‑school or equivalency program (if no state minimum education specified).

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Attention and focus: ability to concentrate, pivot quickly, and confirm prescription information and labeling for patient safety.
• Customer service and team orientation: actively seek ways to help people, respond appropriately to patient reactions.
• Communication skills: use and understand verbal and written communication, active listening, asking questions, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Mathematical reasoning: calculate tablet totals, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Problem resolution: identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose appropriate actions.
• Physical demands: mobile, upright for extended periods, lift up to 20 lbs, reach overhead, work with fingers repetitively, and handle items with precision.
• Other 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 to meet business needs.

$16.00 – $24.00 per hour.

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

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/02/2026.

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