Working at CVS Health: Reviews, Salaries, and Jobs

Title Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines The typical pay range for this role is Location At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work + Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles + 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 + 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 + Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items + Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law Salary Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment + 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 + Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time + Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately Pay Range This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include Job Description 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 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 + Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i e , production, pick up, drive thru, and drop creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick up, drive thru, and over the phone and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems 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 + Delivering additional patient health care services (e g , immunizations, point of on duty for vaccination questions + Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions + Reviewing and collecting patient information tracking and documenting for each applicable patient + Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies + Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends + Attention and Focus + Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs + Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety + Customer Service and Team Orientation + Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner + Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately + Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues + Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times + Mathematical Reasoning + Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription + Problem Resolution + Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options + Physical Demands + Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time + Lift, scan, and bag items + Reach overhead stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items + Move fingers repetitively picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm + Control precision quickly adjust machines to exact positions + Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist + Close visual acuity to perform activities such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts + Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs of force Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs of force Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects + 1 Anticipated Weekly Hours 29 Time Type Part time $0 00 $0 00 Our people fuel our future investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be + Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan employee stock purchase plan + No cost programs for all colleagues + For more information, visit https //jobs cvshealth We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on 10/22/2025 We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer Responsibilities • As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store • Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager • A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to • Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security • Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities • Essential Functions • + Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager • Including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching Requirements • Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience • + Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care • Care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification • Reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements • Required Qualifications • + Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe • + Communication Skills • Preferred Qualifications • 3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician • + Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting Benefits • Keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone • + Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication • Great benefits for great people • 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 • Com/us/en/benefits About 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 + Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health + Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist (including matching company contributions), and an