Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeCosta Mesa • 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 federal and state regulations. Proficient in immunization services and patient education, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription VerificationImmunization AdministrationPatient Service SkillsRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication Inventory ManagementMathematical ReasoningPatient Record DocumentationVaccine Preparation

Soft Skills

Active ListeningVerbal CommunicationEmpathyProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Level LicensureTechnician Immunizer Training

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPatient Health Care ServicesFederal and State Pharmacy LawsCustomer ServiceRetail Pharmacy

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 prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
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
Follow federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support patient health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowable and appropriately trained
Where permitted, complete Technician Immunizer training and licensure requirements and support vaccine preparation and administration
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
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 market stores to work shifts as needed
Perform additional tasks as directed by a 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 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
State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
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 supplies
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
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 work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed
1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting 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