Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

CVS Health Pharmacy Technician supporting prescription fulfillment and patient services at a Minneapolis retail pharmacy. Handling workflow, inventory, customer care, and permitted immunization duties.

Posted 8/13/2026part-timeMinneapolis • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $28 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy workflow procedures, patient interaction, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of performing pharmacy-related tasks, including immunization administration and inventory management, while providing exceptional customer service.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresImmunization AdministrationCustomer Service OrientationInventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Pharmacy Technician CertificationMedication DeliveryPharmacy-Related Mathematical CalculationsPrescription Information ConfirmationPoint-of-Care Testing

Soft Skills

EmpathyActive ListeningProblem ResolutionFlexibilityCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

State Board of Pharmacy Compliance

Industry Keywords

Patient Health ManagementPharmacy StandardsHealthcare ServicesRetail PharmacyCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow company SOPs at each workstation to help Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Provide positive patient experiences through empathy, personalized service, immunization and service offerings, and problem resolution or escalation
Complete basic inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, growth-oriented team and expand clinical and technical knowledge
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted and properly trained
For Technician Immunizer duties, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Perform physical pharmacy duties including lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and handling items
Perform other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum educational requirement is mandated, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must complete required training within the designated timeframe
Must have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Friendly customer service orientation and ability to respond appropriately to patients
Ability to use and understand verbal and written communication
Active listening skills
Ability to perform pharmacy-related mathematical calculations
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, bag, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal work, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs; frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: Previous experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings
Ability to work in the home store and across other market locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellness resources
Employee discounts
Access to certain voluntary benefits
Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Company training program
Required training and certification support for allowable additional patient health care services