Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Lafayette, IN

9d • $16 - $24 • 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; assist patients and customers; and contribute to a caring, safe, and inclusive environment. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflows, applicable laws and professional standards, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. They must complete company training and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted until requirements are met.

Where permitted by law and supported by the required training and certification, Technicians may provide additional patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Technician immunizer duties may include preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients and referring vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, responding to adverse reactions, collecting and documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour. The application window is anticipated to close on 01/03/2027.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If state requirements do not establish a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state requirements do not establish a minimum education level, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to concentrate and pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Use verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients and colleagues, including active listening and accurate exchange of detailed information.
• Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including mobility and extended periods upright; lifting and exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; reaching, stooping, repetitive finger movements, precision control, and close visual acuity.

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 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 to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients 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 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, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market 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, when legally permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
• When supporting immunizations, complete required licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; 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.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy; assist patients and colleagues through attentive communication, active listening, and appropriate problem resolution.
• Perform physical tasks including remaining upright, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and visually inspecting small details.
• Perform 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