Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Clovis, CA

1d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy teams in delivering operational 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 company Standard Operating Procedures, pharmacy workflow procedures, applicable laws and regulations, and best practices, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture. Technicians complete a company training program and meet registration, licensing, and certification requirements established by their state Board of Pharmacy. Until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict the technician’s duties. Depending on state law and required training, technicians may also support immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permitted, immunizer duties may include preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients, referring vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, responding to and reporting adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and flexibility to work shifts at other stores in the market as business needs require. It involves patient and colleague interaction, prescription processing and accuracy checks, basic inventory tasks, and physical activities such as standing for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, stooping, and visually inspecting small details. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $18.90–$28.90 per hour, with the actual offer depending on factors such as experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

Comply with state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including applicable 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.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Demonstrate attention and focus, including the ability to concentrate, switch tasks quickly, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
Provide friendly customer service, recognize and respond appropriately to patient reactions, and work effectively as part of a team.
Use verbal and written communication and active listening effectively with patients and colleagues.
Use mathematical reasoning to calculate quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Meet physical demands, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stooping; repetitive finger movements; precise machine adjustments; and close visual acuity for transcription, computer use, and inspection.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
Accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.

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 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.
Create positive patient experiences through empathetic, personalized service 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 and travel voluntarily 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 concerning patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.
Where permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect, track, and document patient information; and manage vaccine supplies.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.