Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Tampa, FL

5d • $17 - $25 • 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; assist patients as a first point of contact; and contribute to caring, personalized service. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, applicable laws and professional standards, and help maintain a safe, inclusive team environment.

After beginning the role, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state 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 training and certification, Technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, monitoring, and supply management.

This is a part-time role with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. The position is eligible for benefits and programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility, including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and access to certain voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• Meet applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements for age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do 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 training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including sustained concentration, ability to switch tasks, and ability to verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately; work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively, including active listening and conveying detailed spoken instructions accurately.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to tasks such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet physical demands, including standing and remaining mobile for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stretching; repetitive finger movements; precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; close visual work; and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication.
• Be available for regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• One to three 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 pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflows in production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service in person and by phone; offer immunizations and other services where applicable; resolve patient concerns or escalate them appropriately.
• 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 constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Provide additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when lawful and supported by required training and certification.
• For Technician Immunizer duties where permitted, 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 it; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform any additional 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, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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