Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Bakersfield, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and help the pharmacy team deliver safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment and compassionate service. They are often a first point of contact for patients and customers, and contribute to a positive experience through effective communication, adherence to standard operating procedures, and a safe, inclusive team culture. Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted until those requirements are satisfied.

The role includes following pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off stations; assisting with inventory; and, where permitted by law and supported by required training and certification, providing additional health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing. Technicians may also obtain Technician Immunizer status, which involves additional licensure and training to support vaccine preparation and administration. This is a part-time position with 12 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.90–$28.90 per hour. The role is eligible for benefits and programs depending on hours worked and eligibility.

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 applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Demonstrate the ability to concentrate, shift quickly between tasks, and verify prescription information and labels accurately.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork skills, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening to interact with patients and colleagues.
• Use basic mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including extended periods upright, reaching, repetitive finger work, stooping, close visual work, and occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and frequent lifting up to 10 pounds.

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 at other locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures to support safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment.
• Help Pharmacists manage and improve patient health and contribute to safe, effective pharmacy operations.
• Provide caring, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and solve 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 for scheduling and business needs and travel to other stores in the market 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 allowable and supported by required training and certification.
• If supporting immunizations, complete required licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect 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.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, use math to help fill prescriptions, and resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions appropriately.
• Perform physical tasks including standing or remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, adjusting machines, stooping, and close visual work.
• Complete other 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, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• Employee discounts, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility.
• 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