Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/1/2026full-timeHershey • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient care, and compliance with regulatory standards. Proficient in communication, problem-solving, and inventory management to enhance service delivery and patient satisfaction.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription FulfillmentPatient Care ServicesInventory ManagementVerbal And Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical ReasoningVaccine Preparation And AdministrationAdverse-Reaction MonitoringDocumentation Skills

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem ResolutionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

State Board Of Pharmacy ComplianceNational Certification Requirements

Industry Keywords

Standard Operating ProceduresPharmacy Workflow ProceduresPatient Health Care ServicesFederal And State RegulationsRetail Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures
Support safe, prompt, and accurate prescription fulfillment
Provide caring service at pickup, drive-thru, over the phone, and at the register
Offer immunizations and other patient health care services where allowable by law and supported by training and certification
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support Technician Immunizer duties where permissible, including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, adverse-reaction monitoring, documentation, and vaccine supply management
Perform additional 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 age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years of age
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
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 day supply
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
1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)
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