Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Gardena, CA

22d • $20 - $30

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy teams in delivering operational and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly, prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and patients receive caring service. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment where patients and colleagues feel valued.

Technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are met. Depending on applicable law and training, technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, or support at offsite clinics. Where permitted, technicians may pursue Technician Immunizer status and assist with vaccine preparation and administration.

This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $20.47–$30.47 per hour. 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.

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 education 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.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize and respond appropriately to patient reactions, and communicate clearly with patients and colleagues using verbal and written communication and active listening.
• Use math to determine prescription quantities and supplies, and choose appropriate responses to challenging patient or colleague interactions.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including extended standing or mobility, reaching, repetitive hand and finger movements, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 market locations 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, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide positive patient experiences through empathetic, personalized service in person, at drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Perform 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, respond to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts as 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.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics when legally permitted and properly trained and certified.
• When supporting immunizations, complete required 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; review and collect patient information and document applicable records; and 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 attentive customer service, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, use mathematical reasoning in prescription-filling tasks, and resolve challenging interactions appropriately.
• Perform physical tasks including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other 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