Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Detroit, MI

16d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence in a retail store. They are often the first point of contact for patients and customers, helping ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable laws and professional standards, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. Technicians must complete the required company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification, technicians may provide additional patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, and may voluntarily staff offsite clinics. Technician Immunizer responsibilities, where permitted, include completing required licensure and training, educating patients about vaccines and referring clinical questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, responding to and reporting adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies. This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. Eligible benefits and programs may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/26/2026.

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.
Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements, which vary by state.
Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Demonstrate attention and focus, customer service and team orientation, verbal and written communication and active listening, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution abilities.
Meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods of standing and mobility, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, 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 at production, pickup, drive-through, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
Provide empathetic, personalized service at pickup, drive-through, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services; 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.
Contribute to a high-performing team, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements concerning 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 permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training requirements; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; review, collect, 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.
Attend to prescription information and label accuracy; switch between tasks as needed; assist patients and colleagues; communicate and listen effectively; use math to support prescription fulfillment; and select appropriate responses to challenging interactions.
Perform the stated physical duties, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, adjusting machines, stooping, and visually inspecting small details.
Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.