Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Orange, CA

6d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. 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 company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow processes, relevant laws and regulations, and patient privacy and safety requirements. They must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are satisfied.

The role may include assisting with patient health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and supported by training and certification. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers complete additional training and licensure requirements, educate patients about vaccines, refer clinical questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, respond to and report adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies. This is a part-time position with 24 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $18.90–$28.90.

Requirements

• Meet 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 the required company training program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, switching between tasks as needed, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately; work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting and handling items, repetitive finger movements, reaching, stooping, visual inspection, and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds.
• Be able to accurately convey detailed spoken instructions 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 and pharmacy workflow processes at workstations such as production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients in person and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where applicable, and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Perform 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, inclusive team, receive 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 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 staffing offsite clinics, when legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; review, collect, track, 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.
• Assist with 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