Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeChula Vista • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 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 pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of performing immunizations and managing inventory while providing compassionate care to patients.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription Dispensing CalculationsPatient CommunicationImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription AccuracyMathematics for DispensingInventory ActivitiesSOP CompliancePatient Education

Soft Skills

Empathetic Patient ServiceProblem ResolutionFlexibilityTeam CollaborationEffective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresHealthcare ServicesPoint-of-Care TestingCVS PoliciesState Board of Pharmacy Compliance

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 SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures for production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and compassionate patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone
Complete inventory activities such as putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and contribute to a high-performing team
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional healthcare services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and properly trained
For Technician Immunizer duties: complete additional licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other tasks as 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 satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Must complete required company training within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use mathematics for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to concentrate, switch tasks quickly, and resolve challenging interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, bag, reach, stoop, type, and handle items with precision
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: Previous experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service
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