Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Sacramento, CA

3d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and help deliver a safe, accurate, and compassionate experience for patients and customers. They assist the pharmacy team in filling prescriptions promptly and accurately, follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, and communicate effectively with patients and colleagues. Technicians are expected to complete the company training program and meet the registration, licensing, and certification requirements of their state; duties may be restricted until these requirements are met.

The role includes supporting prescription fulfillment at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations; assisting patients with care and services; completing basic inventory tasks as permitted by law; and following applicable laws, professional standards, and CVS policies related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security. Where permitted and appropriately trained, technicians may also support patient care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, including vaccine preparation and administration as a Technician Immunizer.

This is a part-time position with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $18.90–$28.90. The position is eligible, depending on hours worked and eligibility, for benefits and programs including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including applicable age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If state pharmacy rules do not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state pharmacy rules do not set a minimum educational requirement, 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.
• Concentrate on tasks, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions, and work effectively as part of a team.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively, including active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle calculations.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical and communication demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, handling and lifting items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, close visual work, and communicating and receiving detailed information orally.

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 at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations 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 applicable; 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 for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, 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, where permitted 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 requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
• 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED