Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/15/2026part-timeHuntington Beach • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, customer service, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing patient interactions with empathy and professionalism.

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Pharmacy OperationsCustomer ServiceImmunization AdministrationState Board ComplianceProblem-Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

Prescription VerificationInventory ManagementMathematical ReasoningPatient EducationVaccine Monitoring

Soft Skills

Active ListeningVerbal CommunicationTeam OrientationEmpathyFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy WorkflowFederal RegulationsState LawsHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact and provide exceptional service
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs, best practices, and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Show empathy and genuine care while serving patients in person, at 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 basic inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Collaborate as a high-performing pharmacy team member and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs; voluntarily travel to market stores for shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowable and properly trained
Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to vaccine adverse reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patient records
Monitor 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 old
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-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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Customer service and team orientation
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies
Problem-resolution skills
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminals, and small parts
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs, frequently lift up to 10 lbs, and consistently exert negligible force
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 as needed (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