Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeBloomfield Hills • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyImmunization AdministrationPatient CommunicationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription Dispensing CalculationsMedication Delivery ManagementPoint-of-Care TestingCycle CountsPatient EducationSOP CompliancePharmacy Workflow ProceduresImmunizer LicensureHealth Care Services DeliveryCustomer Service

Soft Skills

Empathetic Patient ServiceProblem ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeState Board ComplianceHealth Care RegulationsRetail PharmacyCustomer Service Setting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Complete inventory activities including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for shifts
Comply with 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 legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
If no state-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
If no state-mandated 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 math for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to perform physical duties including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
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 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 support for additional patient health care services, where applicable