Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Seattle, WA

9d • $23 - $33 • 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 delivering caring service. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, follow standard operating procedures and best practices, and communicate effectively to help create a safe and inclusive environment.

After starting, technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are fulfilled, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict assigned duties. Depending on applicable law and required training, technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Where permitted, trained and licensed Technician Immunizers may assist with vaccine preparation and administration.

This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $23.30–$33.30. The position is eligible for benefits and programs that may include dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/14/2026.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements concerning age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does not specify 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 required training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, shifting between tasks to meet patient and business needs, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to tasks such as calculating tablet quantities, days' supply, and bottle quantities for prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including extended periods standing or moving, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision machine adjustments, stooping, close visual work, and spoken communication and hearing requirements.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.

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 at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients in person, at drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory activities as directed, 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 to scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores in the market for shifts as 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, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions and report adverse events as required.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document applicable information.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform assigned additional 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