Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

No-cost wellness programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A leading health care provider in St. Louis seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support operational excellence in their pharmacy. The role involves ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment, providing exceptional customer service, and adhering to company SOPs. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and comply with state pharmacy laws. Benefits include affordable medical plans and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Must comply with state pharmacy board requirements.
• At least 16 years old if no minimum age specified.
• Regular attendance including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support pharmacy team in operational excellence.
• Follow company SOPs for prescription fulfillment.
• Provide exceptional customer care.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Mathematical reasoning

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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. 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

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, ensuring prescriptions are filled promptly, safely and accurately while providing exceptional customer care. You will apply Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication to support a safe, inclusive, and high‑performing pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Adhere to 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, creating heartfelt moments while serving patients at pick‑up, drive‑thru and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; provide compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems.
• Execute basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts and returns‑to‑stocks.
• Support a high‑performing team, embrace a growth mindset, seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge, and be receptive to feedback.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by business.
• Understand and comply with all relevant federal, state and local laws, regulations, professional standards and ethical principles. Comply with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, controlled substance dispensing, record‑keeping and privacy protection.
• Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, off‑site clinics) where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification.

Immunization Responsibilities

• Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status for preparing and administering vaccines.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer queries to the pharmacist‑on‑duty.
• Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions, reporting events as required by public health authorities.
• Review and collect patient information; track and document each applicable patient.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, including age, education and licensure/certification.
• State‑level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state; candidates must meet all applicable requirements.
• If the state board does not specify a minimum age, the candidate must be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board does not specify a minimum education requirement, the candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in a high school or high‑school equivalency program.

Essential Functions

• Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Attention and Focus:
  • Concentrate on tasks over time.
  • Pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs.
  • Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to ensure patient safety.
• Customer Service and Team Orientation:
  • Actively seek ways to help people in a friendly manner.
  • Notice and understand patients’ reactions, responding appropriately.
• Communication Skills:
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues.
  • Practice active listening, give full attention, ask appropriate questions, and avoid inappropriate interruptions.
• Mathematical Reasoning:
  • Apply math to solve problems such as calculating tablets to dispense, daily supply, and bottle quantities needed for a prescription.
• Problem Resolution:
  • Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select the best course of action among multiple options.
• Physical Demands:
  • Be mobile, remain upright for extended periods, lift and move items, reach overhead, and perform repetitive finger motions.
  • Lift objects up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs; occasionally lift negligible amounts.
  • Communicate spoken instructions accurately and comprehend detailed oral information.
• Any additional tasks as directed by supervisor or manager.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Anticipated Weekly Hours: 40

Time Type: Full time

Pay Range: $16.00 – $25.00 per hour

Application Window closes on: 02/17/2026

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

Great Benefits For Great People

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including company match), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No‑cost wellness programs (screenings, tobacco cessation, weight management), confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions tailored to different needs: 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 about our benefits, visit our benefits page.