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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Pharmacy Technician

Salary

$19.75 - $29.75 per hour

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Description

We're building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience.

As a Pharmacy Technician at CVS Health, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store.

Job Purpose and Summary:

The Pharmacy Technician plays a critical role in supporting the pharmacy team to consistently deliver on the company's brand promise.

Responsibilities:

  • Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store
  • Assist patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience
  • Ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
  • Contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Live our purpose by following all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at each workstation
  • Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation
  • Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care
  • Complete basic inventory activities
  • Contribute to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback
  • Remain flexible for both scheduling and business needs
  • Understand and comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles

Immunization Responsibilities:

  • Complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status
  • Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
  • Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions

Requirements:

  • Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy
  • State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state

Essential Functions:

  • Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
  • Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
  • Attention and Focus: ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
  • Customer Service and Team Orientation: actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
  • Communication Skills: use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
  • Mathematical Reasoning: ability to use math to solve a problem
  • Problem Resolution: identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action
  • Physical Demands: be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • 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, to meet business needs

Schedule and Pay:

  • Anticipated weekly hours: 20
  • Time type: Part-time
  • Pay range: $19.75 - $29.75

Benefits:

  • Eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://cvshealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CVS_Health_Careers/job/CA---San-Diego/Pharmacy-Technician_R1084079

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