Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/12/2026part-timeArgyle • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while delivering empathetic care to patients.

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Pharmacy OperationsPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory ManagementState-Level Licensure

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Hard Skills

Prescription AccuracyMedication DeliveryMath for Prescription CalculationsInventory ActivitiesVaccine PreparationPoint-of-Care TestingDocumentation of Patient InformationAdverse Reaction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Level LicensureNational Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy Workflow ProceduresCustomer ServiceRetail PharmacyClinical Knowledge

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs 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
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and appropriately trained
Where permissible, support vaccine preparation and administration after obtaining required immunizer licensure and training
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patients
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years old
If no state 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
Ability to use math for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to complete physical duties including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, and stooping
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Ability to communicate detailed information accurately through spoken and written communication
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 market locations as needed
State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state

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
Potential access to additional patient health care services training and certification