Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Porterville, CA

14d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence in a retail store. 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, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable laws and policies, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging workplace. After joining, technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted until those requirements are met.

The position may also include supporting immunizations where permitted by law and after completing the required training and licensure. The role requires regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and the ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe. It is part-time, with 29 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $18.90–$28.90 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors such as experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not specify 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 applicable to the state.
• 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 and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Use mathematical reasoning for prescription-related calculations, including quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing and mobility for extended periods; lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, and close visual work; lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently; and accurately communicating and receiving detailed spoken instructions.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide patient service with empathy and care, including personalized interactions 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, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Follow applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and records, and patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staff offsite clinics where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status; help prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist on duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report them as required; review and document patient information; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional 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