Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Fort Myers, FL

12d • 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, and serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable laws and professional standards while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture. They must complete company training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; until requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict their duties.

Depending on applicable law and training, Technicians may provide additional patient health services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Technician immunizers must complete additional licensure and training requirements and may prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, refer vaccination 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 averaging 29 anticipated weekly hours, with a stated pay range of $16.50–$25.00. The actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. Eligible benefits vary by hours worked and eligibility and may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, voluntary benefits, and other programs.

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.
• Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements applicable to the position.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to focus on tasks and pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including noticing patients’ reactions and responding appropriately.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication; actively listen to patients and colleagues.
• Use math to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles required.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the position’s physical demands, including mobility and extended standing, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 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 support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete 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, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to develop clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• For Technician Immunizer duties, complete applicable licensure and training; 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 and collect patient information; track and document applicable patient records; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Verify prescription information and label accuracy; assist patients and colleagues; communicate and listen effectively; use math to support prescription dispensing; and resolve challenging interactions appropriately.
• Perform required physical tasks, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, and close visual work.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Part-time position may be eligible, depending on hours worked and eligibility, for dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
• Compensation is within the stated pay range of $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.

What This Job Offers

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