Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeWorthington • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Proficient in inventory management and capable of providing immunization services while ensuring adherence to professional standards.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication DeliveryMathematical ReasoningPharmacy Workflow ProceduresVaccine PreparationDocumentationCycle CountsReturns-To-StockPatient EducationAdverse-Reaction Response

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionMobility

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy LicensePharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOP CompliancePatient Health ServicesRetail PharmacyCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide compassionate patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other patient health services at the register and over the phone, where permitted
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Complete required training and licensing or certification requirements
Where permitted, support immunization activities including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, adverse-reaction response, documentation, and vaccine-supply management
Perform any additional tasks 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 requirements
If the state board does not mandate a minimum age, must be at least 16 years old
If the state board does not mandate a minimum educational requirement, 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 registration, licensing, and 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 dispensing calculations
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
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 the market at other locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility