Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Huntington Beach, CA

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About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support patients by helping ensure medication needs are met and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately. They work in a retail pharmacy environment, provide compassionate customer service, comply with applicable laws and regulatory standards, maintain patient confidentiality, and uphold professional and ethical standards. The role may suit new or experienced pharmacy workers who enjoy a fast-paced environment and supporting patients and customers.

New Pharmacy Technicians must complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and meet registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy. Duties may initially be restricted until required qualifications are completed. Technicians can continue developing clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge through available tools and training. Licensure requirements vary by state. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time position with 24 anticipated weekly hours. The listed typical pay range is $18.90–$28.90 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. Benefits for eligible part-time colleagues may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on January 5, 2027.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Meet applicable state Pharmacy Technician registration, licensing, and certification requirements; requirements vary by state.
• Ability to concentrate on tasks over time without distraction.
• Customer-service orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to customers’ reactions.
• Verbal and written communication skills for interacting with customers and colleagues, including active listening.
• Mathematical reasoning, such as calculating a prescription’s days’ supply.
• Ability to recognize problems and choose an appropriate course of action in complex situations.
• Meet the listed physical demands, including remaining upright and moving about on foot; using fingers and hands for tasks; reaching, bending, and stooping; communicating and perceiving spoken information; close visual acuity; and occasional lifting of up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer-service setting.
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• PTCB National Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team in filling prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately.
• Help meet patients’ medication needs and regulatory compliance standards.
• Provide caring service to patients and customers that meets or exceeds expectations.
• Demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Use attention, customer-service, communication, mathematical-reasoning, and problem-resolution skills in pharmacy work.
• Complete the CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements if new to the role.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, subject to hours worked and eligibility.
• Wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being; availability depends on hours worked and eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed