Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Saint Paul, MN

21d • $17 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and provide caring service to patients and customers. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, following standard operating procedures and best practices while contributing to effective communication and a safe, inclusive environment.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict assigned duties. Where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification, Technicians may also provide additional patient health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. In states that permit Technician Immunizer status, additional licensure and training may allow Technicians to prepare and administer vaccines.

This is a part-time role with 25 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $17.00–$27.00 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. The position is eligible, depending on hours worked and eligibility, for benefits and programs including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements related 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 educational 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.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating over time, switching tasks as needed, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role’s physical demands, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, repetitive finger movements, and precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; 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 across the market at other locations 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 compassionate, 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, receive 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 to work 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 services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional requirements for Technician Immunizer status; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; review, 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.
• Assist with 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
• Education Level: High school or GED