Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeDearborn Heights • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring high standards of service and safety.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical ReasoningMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPatient Information DocumentationVaccine Supply ManagementTechnical Knowledge ExpansionSOP CompliancePoint-of-Care TestingAdverse Reaction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeFederal RegulationsState Board ComplianceCustomer ServiceHealth Care Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
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 medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work 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 allowed and trained
Complete licensure and training requirements for 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
Review, collect, track, and document patient information
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks assigned 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
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 fulfillment
Problem-resolution skills
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Ability to perform repetitive finger, hand, arm, reaching, bending, and precision movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminal use, and small-part inspection
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 other market 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
Company training program
Additional training and certification opportunities