Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Norman, OK

6d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At CVS Health retail locations, Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence. 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 follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and help foster a safe and inclusive culture.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are completed, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager. Depending on state law and training or certification, Technicians may also provide additional health care services, including immunization support, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If state rules do not establish a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do not establish a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks as needed, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematics to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stretching; repetitive finger movements; precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; and close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 pharmacy workstations to support Pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off areas to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized patient service in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate, and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Perform permitted inventory activities as directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, welcome 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 to cover shifts.
• 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, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
• Where permitted, complete the additional licensure and training required 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 events as required by public health rules.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for applicable patients.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• 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, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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