Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Princeton, IN

9d • $16 - $24 • 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, personalized service. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable laws and professional standards, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture.

After starting in the role, technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until requirements are completed, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Where permitted and with required training and certification, technicians may also support additional health services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Technician immunizer responsibilities, where permitted, include completing additional training and licensure, educating patients about vaccines, referring vaccination questions to the pharmacist, responding to and reporting adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with 25 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.00–$24.00 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, and geography. Benefits may vary based on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• 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.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate sustained attention and the ability to shift quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Provide friendly customer service, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use math to solve dispensing-related problems, such as calculating tablet quantities, days' supply, or bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate response.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, repetitive finger movements, and precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; and close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds; frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds; and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Communicate detailed 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 locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow workflow procedures at production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service at pickup, 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, receive 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 for 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 allowed 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 and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health rules.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document applicable patient records.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Perform assigned 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

What This Job Offers

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