Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/24/2026part-timeEatontown • New Jersey • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $18 - $28 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 vaccine supplies, with strong communication and problem-resolution skills.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription FulfillmentImmunization AdministrationPatient CommunicationProblem-Resolution Skills

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical ReasoningInventory ManagementClose Visual AcuityMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPatient EducationVaccine MonitoringTechnical Knowledge ExpansionCompliance with Pharmacy Laws

Soft Skills

Empathetic ServiceActive ListeningVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticePatient Healthcare ServicesSOP ComplianceRetail PharmacyCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists and improve patient health
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately
Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and by phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, inclusive pharmacy team and expand clinical and technical knowledge
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support patient healthcare services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and trained
Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the pharmacist
Monitor and respond to adverse vaccine reactions and report events
Review and document patient information
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other tasks as directed by the supervisor or manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
If no state-mandated minimum educational requirement applies, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must satisfy applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe
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 supply calculations
Problem-resolution skills
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; bend and stoop; and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal viewing, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.; frequently lift up to 10 lbs.
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 as business needs require

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
Comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits