Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Littleton, CO

10d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail stores. They assist patients and customers, help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and contribute to a caring patient experience. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices at production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations, communicating effectively and contributing to a safe, inclusive team culture.

Technicians complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are completed, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager. Depending on state law and required training, the role may also include supporting immunizations and other patient health services, such as point-of-care testing and offsite clinics. The position is part-time, with 25 anticipated weekly hours.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• 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.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including the ability to concentrate, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork skills, including friendly assistance, awareness of patient reactions, and appropriate responses.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and practice active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including extended periods upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual work.
• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 at the home store and at other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment and pharmacy operations.
• Assist patients at pickup, drive-thru, and by phone with empathy and personalized service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate 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.
• Maintain a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment; accept feedback, pursue learning, and remain flexible to business and scheduling needs, including traveling to other stores in the market as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements related to controlled substances, recordkeeping, patient safety, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, or staffing offsite clinics, when legally allowed and supported by required training and certification.
• When permitted and qualified to support immunizations, complete additional licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect, review, track, and document patient information; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy work, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, using fingers repetitively, reaching and stooping, maintaining close visual acuity, and accurately exchanging spoken information.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefit and well-being programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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