Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Riverview, FL

14d • $17 - $25

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 provide caring, personalized service to patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively with patients and colleagues, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team environment.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are satisfied, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Depending on state law, training, and certification, Technicians may also provide health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing. Where permitted, a Technician Immunizer may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, adverse-reaction response, and supply management.

The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work in the home store or other market locations as business needs require. The listed schedule is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other factors.

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.
• Maintain attention and focus, concentrate on tasks, and switch between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements when filling prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Meet the position’s physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work.
• Accurately convey and receive detailed information through spoken communication.

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 locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists and patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• 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, accept 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, including requirements concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics when allowable and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for 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 adverse-reaction events as required.
• Review and collect patient information, and track and document information for applicable patients.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform assigned 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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