Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 11/11/2026part-timePasadena • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $21 - $31 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 and federal regulations. Proficient in delivering immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for patients and team members.

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Pharmacy OperationsPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory ManagementState Board Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription VerificationMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesVaccine PreparationPoint-of-Care TestingComputer-Terminal UseLabel AccuracyMedication Delivery ManagementCycle CountsAdverse-Reaction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Active ListeningVerbal CommunicationProblem ResolutionEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationState Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsHealthcare ServicesPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

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
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 and personalized patient service in person, at drive-thru, and by 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
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and contribute to a safe, inclusive, high-performing team
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics when legally permitted and properly trained
Support immunization activities where permissible, including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, adverse-reaction monitoring and reporting, patient-information collection and documentation, and vaccine-supply management
Complete required company training and registration, licensing, and certification requirements

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 old
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 satisfy applicable state-level licensure and national 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
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and days’ supply
Problem resolution skills
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Ability to reach overhead, stretch, stoop, perform repetitive finger movements, and adjust machines precisely
Close visual acuity for transcribing, computer-terminal use, and visual inspection
Ability to convey and receive detailed oral instructions
1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations to meet business needs (preferred)

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
Comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits