Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • San Diego, CA

19d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They assist patients and customers, help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and contribute to a caring, high-quality experience. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, following standard operating procedures, workflow practices, and effective communication, while helping foster a safe and inclusive environment.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until all requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification, Technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. In jurisdictions that permit it, a Technician may complete additional licensure and training to support vaccine preparation and administration.

The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market as business needs require. The posted schedule is 40 hours per week, and the position is full time. The typical pay range is $19.75–$29.75 per hour, with the offer depending on factors such as experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not specify a minimum educational requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Friendly customer-service approach, awareness of patient reactions, and ability to respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interactions with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Ability to use math to determine quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed for a prescription.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including extended upright mobility, lifting and reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Ability to convey and receive detailed spoken information accurately.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support Pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off areas to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring and personalized service at pickup, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Complete permitted inventory tasks as directed, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Provide additional health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse vaccine reactions, and report events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document it for applicable patients.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, provide friendly assistance, communicate effectively, listen actively, use math to support prescription dispensing, and choose appropriate actions to resolve challenging interactions.
• Perform the physical tasks of the role, including standing and moving for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger work, adjusting machines precisely, stooping, and visually inspecting information or small parts.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED