Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Tacoma, WA

19d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence in retail stores. They help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, while providing caring service to patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable legal, professional, and ethical requirements, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. After starting, they must complete the company training program and fulfill applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until requirements are met. Where permitted and supported by required training and certification, technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. The role is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $19.13–$29.13 per hour. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/22/2026.

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 establish a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state rules do not establish 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.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating over time and switching tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Apply math to pharmacy tasks, such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including extended periods upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, close visual acuity, and exchanging or receiving detailed spoken information.
• 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

• 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
• Ability to work at the home store and 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 empathetic, 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.
• Perform 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 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 for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• If supporting immunizations, complete required licensure and training to obtain 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.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, interact effectively with patients and colleagues, perform applicable calculations, and identify and resolve challenging interactions.
• Perform the physical tasks required for the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, handling and moving items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, adjusting machines precisely, stooping, and close visual work.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• Vision benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• 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