Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/2/2026part-timeCosta Mesa • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription filling, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring a high standard of patient care and teamwork.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription FillingPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematics for Prescription DispensingMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingVaccine Supply ManagementAdverse Reaction MonitoringStandard Operating ProceduresPharmacy Workflow ProceduresPatient Education

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem SolvingMultitaskingCompassionate ServiceTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeFederal RegulationsState Board of Pharmacy RequirementsCustomer ServiceRetail Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as a first point of contact for patients and customers
Follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures
Fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Provide compassionate patient service, solve or escalate patient problems, and offer immunizations and other services where permitted
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging team
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowed and trained
Obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable and prepare/administer vaccines
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and document patient information and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by the 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
Must have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use mathematics for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to concentrate, multitask, pivot between tasks, and resolve problems
Ability to meet physical demands including standing, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual acuity
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 market locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellness resources
Employee discounts
Access to certain voluntary benefits
Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Company training program
Required training and certification opportunities for additional patient health care services