Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeArvada • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while delivering empathetic care to patients.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication DeliveryPoint-Of-Care TestingMath for Prescription QuantitiesDocumentation Maintenance

Soft Skills

EmpathyProblem SolvingFlexibilityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeFederal RegulationsState Board CompliancePatient Health Care ServicesCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures for production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Contribute to team performance and expand clinical and technical knowledge
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional patient health care services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics, where legally permitted and properly trained
Where permitted, complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and maintain documentation
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years of age
If no state minimum educational requirement is mandated, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must complete required training within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use math to determine quantities and days’ supply for prescriptions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred: previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

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