Pharmacy Technician / Pharm Tech Apprenticeship (Nashville)

Walgreens; Aviston (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

CVS Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician Apprentice to support pharmacy teams in delivering safe, accurate prescriptions and caring service. You will complete a rigorous training program and meet state board requirements while working part-time in a CVS Retail location.

Qualifications include 16+ years, a high school diploma or equivalent, and prior pharmacy or customer service experience. The role may involve travel across the market to stores as needed.

Qualifications

• Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing practice.
• Minimum age is 16 years if not addressed by state board.
• State-level licensure and national certification vary by state.

Responsibilities

• Assist pharmacy team in filling prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide empathetic patient interactions at pick-up, drive-thru and phone.
• Maintain inventory and perform cycle counts, returns-to-stocks and related tasks.
• Be flexible for scheduling and travel to other stores as needed.

Skills

Pharmacy technician experience

Retail / Customer service experience

Cross-store mobility

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

What Pharmacy Technician Pharm Tech Apprentice…

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

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.

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. 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.

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. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.

Key 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 (i.e., production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, and drop‑off) 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; keeping patients healthy by 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 as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and 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 voluntarily staffing off‑site clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification

Eligibility & Requirements

• 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

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

Compensation & Benefits

**Anticipated Weekly Hours**: 15
**Time Type**: Part time
**Pay Range**: $16.50 - $25.00
**Benefits**: This part‑time position is eligible for a range of dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, and additional programs. Sign-up for more details during the application process.

**Annual Salary**: The typical pay range for this role is: $16.50 - $25.00. 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 experience, education, geography and other factors.

EEO / DEI Statement

CVS Health is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, including Disability/Protected Veteran – committed to diversity in the workplace.

Application Closing Date

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/02/2026