Specialty Pharmacy Technician - No Nights/Weekends

Orange County Comptroller; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Pharmacy Technician I to assist in the fulfillment of prescription orders and provide exceptional customer service. Candidates must have a valid pharmacy technician license and a commitment to accuracy and quality in medication management. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and an opportunity to contribute to patient care.

Benefits

Affordable medical plan options

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Employee stock purchase plan

No-cost wellness programs

Paid time off and flexible schedules

Tuition assistance

Qualifications

• Valid CA pharmacy technician license.
• Six months of experience in a pharmacy environment.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fill and ship prescription medications accurately.
• Provide customer service to walk-in customers.
• Operate the cash register.

Skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

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.

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.

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of a Pharmacy Technician I is to accurately, and efficiently perform backend store fulfillment functions

which includes filling and shipping prescription medications, and inventory put away. Pharmacy Tech I's will also assist with front

store functions including customer service, cash register operation, and data entry when needed.

Fill prescription orders accurately and efficiently.

Fill medication orders accurately and efficiently in accordance to the prescription requirements.

Accurate counting of medications utilizing a manual process as well as Kirby counters.

Prepare orders for shipping by selecting the most cost effective methods for delivery while

meeting the needs of the patient.

Accurately put away medication orders in assigned placement area to ensure accuracy in

tracking inventory and filling patient orders.

Tech I also applies to Technicians in training who are new to Specialty retail. These techs may be

learning functions related to the Tech II role including entry of prescription orders, verification

of benefits, prior authorizations and other tech II functions.

Perform ancillary duties to support the front end Pharmacy operations.

Provide customer service to walk in customers.

Operate the cash register, accept payment and accurately distribute the medication order to the

patient.

Contact patients by making refill reminder calls to ensure compliance.

Assist with prescription data entry when needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid CA issued pharmacy technician license in good standing
• Six months computer experience.
• Six months as a pharmacy technician or in a pharmacy environment, or completion of a pharmacy technician-training program
• Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds and stand on feet all day

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic pharmacology knowledge, which includes the ability to weigh, measure, calculate dosages and convert units of measure.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to make decisions and resolve issues.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Anticipated Weekly Hours
40

Time Type
Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.00 - $34.15

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. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

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.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:

• 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 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.

For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 06/27/2025

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