Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 22,041 - 37,195

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Affordable medical plan options

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

A leading health solutions company in Minneapolis seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support pharmacy operations and assist customers with their health care needs. Responsibilities include maintaining operational excellence and ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment. Ideal candidates will have excellent customer service skills and a high school diploma or equivalent. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and various benefits.

Qualifications

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy.
Must have a high school diploma or be enrolled in a high school equivalency program.
State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state.

Responsibilities

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational excellence.
Assist in ensuring pharmacy operations run smoothly and accurately.
Complete a rigorous training program and satisfy all registration requirements.

Skills

Customer Service

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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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 (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.

Responsibilities

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.
Assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we provide caring service that exceeds patient expectations.
Operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of SOPs, best practices, and effective communication.
Demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until then, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
Contribute to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to: following SOPs, workflow procedures, inventory activities, and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Deliver additional patient health care services where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, offsite clinics).

Immunization Support (where permissible)

Support immunizations by completing additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status where allowed.
Educate patients about vaccines and refer questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
Monitor for adverse reactions and report per public health requirements.
Review and collect patient information and track/document for applicable patients.
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.

Required Qualifications

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, including age, education, and licensure/certification.
If the state board does not address a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age.
If the state board does not address 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.
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: concentrate on a task, pivot between tasks, and confirm prescription information and labeling accuracy.
Customer Service and Team Orientation: actively help people in a friendly manner and respond to patient reactions appropriately.
Communication Skills: use verbal and written communication; practice active listening.
Mathematical Reasoning: use math to determine days of supply, quantities, and dispensing needs.
Problem Resolution: identify challenging interactions and choose appropriate actions.
Physical Demands: mobility, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger work, fine motor skills, vision for reading and computer work, and lifting up to 20 lbs as needed.
Additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
Experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting.
Ability to work in the home store and across the market to meet business needs.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The Typical Pay Range For This Role Is $16.00 - $27.00

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.

Our people fuel our future. 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.

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 different needs and preferences of 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.

For more information, visit CVS jobs benefits page. The application window for this opening is anticipated to close on 11/11/2025. 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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