Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Roseville, CA

5d • $19 - $29 • 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 serve as a point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, contribute to a safe and inclusive team culture, and provide caring service throughout their shifts.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are satisfied. Depending on state law and required training and certification, Technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, monitoring, and supply-management duties.

The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work at other stores in the market as business needs require. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.90–$28.90 per hour; the actual offer depends on factors including 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 set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does 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 state-level licensure and national certification requirements, which vary by state.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Demonstrate the ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication; listen actively and understand detailed spoken information and instructions.
• Use math to solve problems such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and the number of bottles needed for a prescription.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet physical demands including extended periods upright, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precision control, stooping, and close visual acuity. Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs and frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs.

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 at 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 caring, 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 problems.
• 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, including traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification.
• For Technician Immunizer duties, complete additional licensure and training requirements; prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; review and collect patient information and document it; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy; use active listening and communication skills; apply mathematical reasoning to prescription quantities and supplies; and select appropriate responses to challenging interactions.
• Perform required physical tasks, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, using precision, stooping, and close visual work.
• Perform any additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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