Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Summerville, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. 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 work as part of the pharmacy team, following standard operating procedures, best practices, and effective communication practices, and contribute to a safe and inclusive environment. After beginning the role, Technicians must complete the company’s training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are met.

Depending on state law and required training or certification, Technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Where permitted, immunization support may include preparing and administering vaccines after obtaining Technician Immunizer status, educating patients and referring clinical questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitoring and reporting adverse reactions, collecting and documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies. This is a part-time position with anticipated weekly hours of 29. The listed typical pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour. The application window is anticipated to close on 01/02/2027.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If no minimum age is specified by the state board of pharmacy, be at least 16 years old.
• If no minimum educational requirement is specified by the state board of pharmacy, 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.
• Meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Be able to concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions, and work effectively with a team.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill a prescription.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and remaining mobile 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 using negligible force.
• Communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.
• Have 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 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.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person and over the phone; 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.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, be receptive to 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 when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and 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 and appropriately trained, prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients about vaccines and refer 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform other 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