Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health; La Follette (TN); On-site; USD 22,041 - 33,062; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading health solutions company in La Follette is looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to support our pharmacy team, ensuring operational excellence and exceptional customer service. The ideal candidate will help fulfill prescriptions safely, assist with patient care, and provide health services as needed. This part-time role offers a flexible schedule, with a pay range of $16.00 to $24.00 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum age 16 if the state board does not impose a higher minimum.
• Comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice.
• State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy team to deliver operational excellence.
• Follow company SOPs for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Educate patients about vaccine importance.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Problem Resolution

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pharmacy Technician – CVS Health

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.

Job Purpose and Summary

Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Pharmacy Technicians (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

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Contribute to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, offering immunizations, and solving or escalating patient problems.
• Complete basic inventory activities such as accurately putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks and waiting bin inventories.
• Embrace a growth mindset, seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and remain flexible for scheduling and business needs.
• Understand and comply with federal, state and local laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical principles, including controlled substance dispensing and record‑keeping.
• Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, and volunteering at off‑site clinics) where allowed by law and supported by required training.

Immunization Support (where permitted)

• Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about vaccine importance and refer to the Pharmacist‑on‑duty for vaccination questions.
• Monitor for adverse reactions, report adverse events per public health requirements, and manage vaccine supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy (age, education, licensure/certification).
• Minimum age 16 if the state board does not impose a higher minimum.
• High school diploma or equivalent, or active enrollment in high school, if the state board does not require higher education.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

Essential Functions

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus: concentrate on tasks, pivot quickly, confirm prescription accuracy.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation: look for ways to help people, notice patient reactions, respond appropriately.
• Communication Skills: use and understand verbal and written communication, active listening.
• Mathematical Reasoning: solve math problems related to prescription dispensing.
• Problem Resolution: identify challenging interactions and choose the best course of action.
• Physical Demands: maintain mobility, lift items, reach overhead, perform repetitive finger tasks, occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.
• 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.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

20

Time Type

Part Time

Pay Range

Typical pay range: $16.00 – $24.00 per hour. Actual base salary will depend on experience, education, geography and other factors.

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, 401(k) plan (including company matching), and employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost programs for wellness, tobacco cessation, weight management, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and more depending on eligibility.

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 02/20/2026

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