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CVS Health

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health, Santa Ana, California, United States, 92725

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Job Overview At CVS Health, we’re building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.

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

Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience.

Responsibilities

Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health.

Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.

Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick‑up, drive‑thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems.

Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.

Contributing to a high‑performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients.

Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business.

Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles.

Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and record‑keeping, and to protect patient privacy and security.

Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, and voluntarily staffing off‑site clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.

Immunization Responsibilities (if applicable)

Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines.

Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist‑on‑duty for vaccination questions.

Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements.

Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient.

Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies.

Required Qualifications

Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification.

If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age.

If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program.

State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state, click

here

to learn more.

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.

Compensation & Hours Anticipated weekly hours: 40 Time type: Full time Pay range: $18.50 – $28.50 per hour

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.

No‑cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.

Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.

Application Timeline We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 03/19/2026.

Legal Notice Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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