Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeLivonia • Michigan • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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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 performing inventory management and providing immunization services while maintaining a high standard of customer care.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Services

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationLabel AccuracyMathematical CalculationsInventory ActivitiesPharmacy Workflow Procedures

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem ResolutionFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

State-Level LicensureNational Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsPatient CareRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Service

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
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Fulfill prescriptions safely, promptly, and accurately
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Complete inventory activities including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
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 legally permitted and properly trained
For Technician Immunizer duties: complete additional licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other 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-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
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
Ability to use math to determine tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements
Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
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 the market in other 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
Training and certification support for additional patient health care services