Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/23/2026part-timeCerritos • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient care, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Capable of delivering exceptional customer service while managing inventory and supporting a collaborative team environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyPatient CareInventory ManagementCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingImmunization AdministrationMathematical ReasoningMedication DeliveryCycle Counts

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCustomer Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Licensure

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy WorkflowFederal RegulationsState Board of PharmacyHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Assist patients and customers and provide an exceptional experience
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Serve patients with empathy and genuine care at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
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 stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowable and properly trained
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, 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 or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
If no state minimum educational requirement applies, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Ability to 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 verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies
Ability to identify and resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
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 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 business needs require

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
Opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge