Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Corpus Christi, TX

14d • $16 - $24 • 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 and customers, and work with the pharmacy team to provide caring service. Technicians follow company Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

After starting, technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are completed, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Depending on state law and required training or certification, technicians may also support services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permitted, a technician may obtain Technician Immunizer status and assist with vaccine preparation and administration.

This is a part-time role with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market as business needs require. The role involves extended periods standing or remaining upright, handling and moving items, repetitive hand and finger movements, reaching, stooping, and close visual work. Occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds is required.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements concerning 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 education requirement, 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.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks and shifting between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues, and use active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive hand and finger movements, stooping, and close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds; frequently lift or exert 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 in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off 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; resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Perform basic inventory tasks 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 for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to cover shifts as 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 patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, and report events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information, and track and document information for applicable patients.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Verify prescription information and label accuracy, use math to support prescription filling, communicate effectively, and address patient or colleague problems appropriately.
• 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