Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeMystic • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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

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Prescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationState-Level LicensureVerbal And Written Communication

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingInventory ManagementBasic Math SkillsPatient Information DocumentationPoint-Of-Care Testing

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCompassionate Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresSOP ComplianceHealthcare ServicesPatient EducationRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact and deliver an exceptional experience
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide compassionate patient service, solve or escalate patient problems, and offer immunizations and other services
Complete basic inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging team
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
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 clinic staffing where permitted
Obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable and complete related training and licensure requirements
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 patients
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
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 pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
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
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Ability to use math for prescription quantities and days’ 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
Ability to work in the home store and across other market locations as needed
State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state

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