Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeChester • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $28 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 regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring patient privacy and safety.

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Pharmacy Operations SupportPrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication DeliveryInventory Cycle CountsMath for Prescription QuantitiesVaccine PreparationPoint-of-Care TestingPatient Information DocumentationAdverse Reaction Monitoring

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationState Registration

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy SOPsControlled-Substance CompliancePatient PrivacyRetail PharmacyHealthcare Regulations

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
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow pharmacy SOPs and workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person 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
Maintain compliance with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Protect patient privacy and security and comply with controlled-substance requirements
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing where permitted
Support vaccine preparation and administration when qualified 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 document patient information
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed

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 complete required company 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 math to determine quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions
Ability to complete physical duties including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Ability to communicate detailed instructions verbally and receive detailed oral information
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: Previous experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service
Ability to work in the home store and across other market 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
Company training program
Opportunities to work additional shifts at stores across the market
Additional patient health care services training and certification, where applicable