Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Follow company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health .

Posted 10/13/2026part-timeWellesley • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $27 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy workflow procedures, including prescription fulfillment and patient service, while adhering to state and federal regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory effectively within a collaborative pharmacy team environment.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationLabel AccuracyMathematical ReasoningClose Visual AcuityRepetitive Task Performance

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPatient Health ManagementFederal RegulationsState Board of Pharmacy RequirementsCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging pharmacy team
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Travel voluntarily to stores in the market to work shifts as needed
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
When authorized, prepare and administer vaccines as a Technician Immunizer
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patients
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years of age
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 satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Ability to perform repetitive finger, hand, arm, bending, reaching, and precision-machine tasks
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminals, and small-part inspection
Preferred: 1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred: 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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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