Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Columbia, MD

13d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and provide caring service to patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team environment.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until requirements are completed, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Depending on state law and required training and certification, Technicians may also support immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permitted, immunizer duties include completing additional licensure and training, educating and referring patients, monitoring and responding to adverse reactions, collecting and documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated typical pay range is $18.00–$28.00. The role is eligible for benefits and programs that 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 12/29/2026.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including any 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 training within the designated timeframe.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends.
• Concentrate over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Help people in a friendly manner, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues; listen actively and ask questions as appropriate.
• Use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and required bottles.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; adjusting machines precisely; and performing close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Convey detailed spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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.
• Serve patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone with empathy and personalized care; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Complete permitted inventory activities as directed, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, 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, including traveling to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements relating to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• 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; collect 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 additional tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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