Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/21/2026part-timeUpper Arlington • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of delivering healthcare services such as immunizations while maintaining a high standard of operational excellence.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription VerificationPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMathematics for Prescription QuantitiesMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingSOP CompliancePharmacy Workflow ProceduresPatient EducationVaccine Supply ManagementDocumentation of Patient Information

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingMultitaskingFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeHealthcare ServicesRegulatory ComplianceCustomer ServiceRetail Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic patient service, solve or escalate patient problems, and offer immunizations and other services
Complete basic inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and contribute to a high-performing team
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and voluntarily work shifts at other market stores
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional healthcare services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted and properly trained
When permitted, obtain Technician Immunizer status, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by the 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 no state-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years old
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 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
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities, days' supply, and bottles for prescriptions
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to concentrate, multitask, pivot quickly, and resolve problems
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 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
Voluntary travel to stores in the market for shifts as needed by the business