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CVS Health

Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health, San Rafael, California, United States, 94911

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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 the nation’s leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues – caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

Job Purpose and Summary At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.

As a 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 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; 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 directed by pharmacy leadership team: accurately putting away medication deliveries, 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 recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security

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

Immunization Support

Completing additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status to prepare and administer 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, including but not limited to age, education, and licensure/certification

State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state

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

If the state board 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 a high school equivalency program

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, pivot quickly, confirm prescription info, ensure labeling accuracy

Customer Service and Team Orientation: look for ways to help people in a friendly manner, notice and respond appropriately to patients’ reactions

Communication Skills: use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues; active listening

Mathematical Reasoning: use math to solve problems, determine totals for prescriptions

Problem Resolution: identify challenging interactions and choose best actions

Physical Demands: mobile, upright, lift, reach, repetitive finger work, visual acuity, lift up to 20 lbs, etc.

Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager

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

Work Details Anticipated Weekly Hours: 28

Time Type: Part time

Pay Range: $18.90 – $28.90 per hour

Application window closes on: 03/23/2026

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan with company match, employee stock purchase plan

No‑cost programs: wellness screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling, financial coaching

Benefit solutions: 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

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

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