Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Hallandale Beach, FL

20d • $17 - $27

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 in person and over the phone, and contribute to a caring and inclusive patient experience. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and complete required company training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until requirements are met.

Technicians may support additional health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and when supported by required training and certification. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers complete additional licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and report adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies. This is a part-time role with an anticipated schedule of 20 hours per week.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, licensure, and certification.
• If state pharmacy rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state pharmacy 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.
• Ability to concentrate, shift between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Ability to provide friendly assistance, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including active listening and accurately conveying detailed instructions.
• Ability to use mathematics to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and the number of bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Ability to identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements; and adjust machines precisely.
• Close visual acuity for activities such as transcribing, viewing computer terminals, and inspecting small items.
• Ability to occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.

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 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 in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; 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, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily 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 for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccine questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and report adverse reactions; collect and document patient information; 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 and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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