Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 11/7/2026part-timeSanta Clarita • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy operations, including prescription filling, patient service, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of delivering immunizations and managing inventory while providing empathetic communication and problem resolution.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperienceImmunization AdministrationPrescription VerificationCustomer Service SkillsInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMathematics for Prescription DispensingPatient EducationProblem ResolutionMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingVaccine MonitoringSOP CompliancePharmacy Workflow Procedures

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationTeam CollaborationEffective Verbal CommunicationCustomer InteractionProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusState Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare ServicesFederal and State RegulationsPatient SafetyRetail Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as the first point of contact
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other patient 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
Communicate effectively and contribute to a safe, inclusive, high-performing pharmacy team
Travel voluntarily to other 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 healthcare services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permitted, obtain Technician Immunizer status and prepare/administer vaccines
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse vaccine 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-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 satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and 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
Ability to use mathematics for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to complete customer service, problem resolution, and pharmacy workflow tasks
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 perform repetitive hand and finger movements, reach, stoop, and maintain close visual acuity
1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience preferred
Previous experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service preferred
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed

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