Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Highland Park, IL

20d • 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 providing caring service. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. Once hired, they must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties until those requirements are satisfied.

Technicians may also deliver additional patient health care services, including immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics when permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers complete applicable training and licensure requirements, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients and refer vaccine questions to the pharmacist, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including 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 education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements where applicable.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including sustained concentration, shifting between tasks, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and remaining mobile for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; manipulating items and adjusting machines precisely; and performing close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Communicate detailed or important spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 market 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 in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services; 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, be receptive 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 to work shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local 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, or staff offsite clinics where allowed and appropriately trained and certified.
• Where permitted as a Technician Immunizer, complete applicable training and licensure requirements, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients and refer questions to the pharmacist, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, 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 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