Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Albany, OR

21h • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and help deliver safe, accurate, and timely prescription fulfillment, along with caring service to patients and customers. They work as part of the pharmacy team, follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe and inclusive environment. 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 supporting patients at pharmacy workstations and providing additional health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing when permitted by law and supported by required training and certification. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers complete additional licensure and training, help prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist, monitor and report adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies. The position is part-time, with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The listed pay range is $19.00–$29.00.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not establish a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not establish 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 sustained concentration, the ability to switch tasks quickly, and care in confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork skills, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication and active listening skills with patients and colleagues.
• Apply math to pharmacy tasks such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging interactions and choose appropriate ways to resolve them.
• Meet physical demands, including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and close visual work; occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds and frequently up to 10 pounds.
• Communicate spoken information accurately and receive detailed information orally.

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 market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows to support safe, accurate prescription fulfillment and pharmacy operations.
• Assist patients at pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off, and over the phone; provide empathetic service and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Offer immunizations and other services to patients where permitted and appropriately trained.
• Complete basic inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories, as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership.
• Communicate and collaborate with the pharmacy team, respond to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling 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 controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping and patient privacy and security.
• Complete required company training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Where permitted, complete immunizer training and licensure; prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients and refer questions to the pharmacist, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Perform other tasks as directed by a supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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