Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Oklahoma City, OK

8d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence in retail stores. They help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, while providing compassionate service to patients and customers. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team environment.

After entering the role, Technicians must complete the company training program and satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until those requirements are completed. Depending on state law and required training or certification, Technicians may also provide services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, adverse-reaction response, and vaccine supply management.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• 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 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.
• Concentrate on tasks over time and pivot quickly between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Provide friendly assistance, recognize and understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use math to solve prescription-related problems, such as calculating tablet quantities, days' supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the role's physical demands, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching; repetitive finger movements; stooping; close visual work; and occasional lifting or exertion of up to 20 pounds.
• Communicate 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 at the home store and other locations across the market 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 at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide 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 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, remain 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 to work shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics when allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training requirements for 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 for and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for each applicable patient.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform 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 supporting colleagues' and families' 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