Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAlbany • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, patient service, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in medication dispensing, inventory management, and providing immunizations while ensuring patient privacy and safety.

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Pharmacy Operations SupportPatient Service ExcellenceMedication Dispensing AccuracyInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMedication DeliveryDispensing CalculationsPatient Record DocumentationVaccine PreparationPoint-of-Care TestingCycle CountsControlled-Substance RecordkeepingPatient EducationInventory Activities

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCustomer ServiceVerbal and Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationState Licensure Compliance

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresSOP CompliancePatient Privacy ProtectionHealthcare ServicesRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as a first 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 empathetic and personalized patient service in person, at drive-thru, and over the 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
Follow laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Protect patient privacy and security and comply with controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping requirements
Deliver additional healthcare services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, where legally permitted and properly trained
Support vaccine preparation and administration as a Technician Immunizer where permissible
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patient records
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as business needs require
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 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 satisfy applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements
Must complete required training within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use math for dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to perform physical duties including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
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

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