Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeWarren • 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 accuracy, patient service, and compliance with regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring exceptional patient care and communication.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription DispensingMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesPatient Record DocumentationVaccine Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusNational Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy WorkflowPatient CareFederal RegulationsState Board 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 company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person, at drive-thru, and by phone
Offer immunizations and other services 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 stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and certified
Obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable and complete vaccine-related training and licensure requirements
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patient records
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks directed by a supervisor or manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing age, education, and licensure/certification
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
Must satisfy applicable state licensure and national certification requirements
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 dispensing calculations
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; stoop; and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal viewing, and small-part inspection
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years 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
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues