Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeWhitmore Lake • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy workflows, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of fulfilling prescriptions accurately while providing empathetic care and managing inventory effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacy Workflow CompliancePatient Service ExcellencePrescription Fulfillment AccuracyInventory ManagementTechnician Immunizer Certification

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical Calculation for PrescriptionsInventory ActivitiesImmunization AdministrationPatient Record Documentation

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Federal Pharmacy RegulationsState Pharmacy LawsStandard Operating ProceduresPatient EducationAdverse Reaction Monitoring

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 pharmacy workflows and Standard Operating Procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fulfill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person and over the 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
Follow federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted 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
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patient records
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as business needs require
Perform additional tasks 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-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 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 math to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to complete the physical demands of the role, including standing, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
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 other market locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility