Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Lanett, AL

10d • $16 - $24 • Onsite

About The Position

At CVS Health, Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence in retail locations. They are often the first point of contact for patients and customers and help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly, prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and patients receive caring service. Technicians follow Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive workplace.

After joining, Technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state Board of Pharmacy registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are met. Depending on state law and completed training and certification, Technicians may also support immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, monitoring, and supply-management tasks.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements relating to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state rules do not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do 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, which vary by state.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Be able to concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate a friendly, helpful approach to customer service; recognize patients’ reactions and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively and practice active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Use math to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including standing and mobility for extended periods, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual acuity.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 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 fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• 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, embrace a growth mindset, respond to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to a safe and inclusive team environment, and travel voluntarily 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 for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain 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 events as required by public health rules.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document applicable patient records.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• 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 programs supporting colleagues’ 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