Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Fort Myers, FL

3d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail stores. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and provide caring service as an initial point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment. After beginning the role, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are satisfied. Where permitted 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. Technician immunizers have additional licensure and training responsibilities related to vaccine preparation and administration. This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. The role is eligible for benefits and programs that may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/15/2026.

Requirements

Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including any requirements for 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 education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
Meet the applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements, which vary by state.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Be able to concentrate for periods of time and quickly switch between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
Demonstrate attention to prescription and label accuracy.
Provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Use and understand verbal and written communication; actively listen and ask questions as appropriate.
Use mathematical reasoning to solve prescription-related quantity problems.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
Meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work; and occasionally lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds.

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 at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
Create positive patient experiences by providing empathetic, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offering immunizations and other services; and resolving or escalating patient concerns.
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
Contribute to a high-performing team, remain receptive to 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 to work shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and privacy and security.
Deliver additional health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permissible as a Technician Immunizer, complete additional licensure and training requirements to 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 reactions, and report adverse reaction events as required by public health requirements.
Review and collect patient information and track and document information for applicable patients.
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Confirm prescription information and label accuracy; provide attentive customer service and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues.
Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts; identify problems and select appropriate responses.
Perform the physical activities required for the role and complete additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.