Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Douglasville, GA

6d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail stores. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and caring environment.

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

This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. Benefits may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, subject to hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 01/05/2027.

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 applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues, and use active listening.
• Use math to calculate quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed for a prescription.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods upright, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual acuity, and lifting or exerting force as described in the posting.

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 in the home store and across the market at other locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists and patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring and personalized service to patients at pickup, 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, be receptive to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics when permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted as a Technician Immunizer, complete required additional licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect 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.
• Use attention, focus, communication, customer service, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution skills to meet patient and business needs and help ensure prescription accuracy.
• Perform physical tasks including standing and moving for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and visually inspecting small items or computer screens.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other benefits and programs supporting 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