Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Midland, TX

20d • 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 serve as an important point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and caring environment. After starting in the role, technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted until those requirements are met.

Technicians may provide additional patient health services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Technician immunizers must complete additional licensure and training requirements and may help prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist, respond to adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour. Actual offers depend on factors including experience, education, and geography. Eligible benefits vary by hours worked and eligibility and may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, voluntary benefits, and other programs.

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 set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not set 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, shifting between tasks, and verifying prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and practice active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Use basic mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including occasional lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting or exerting up to 10 pounds.

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 at the home store and at other market locations as business needs require.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflows in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where applicable; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory activities as directed, 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, including traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing, where lawful and supported by required training and certification.
• When permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, complete required training and licensure; support vaccine preparation and administration; educate patients and refer vaccine questions to the pharmacist; 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 physical tasks including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
• 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

What This Job Offers

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