Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeRockford • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient communication, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while delivering exceptional customer service.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyPatient CommunicationImmunization SupportInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Mathematical ReasoningPrescription Information ConfirmationLabel AccuracyMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingControlled-Substance ComplianceTechnician Immunizer StatusPatient Privacy CompliancePharmacy Workflow Procedures

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationCustomer ServiceFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationState Registration

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeFederal RegulationsState LawsPatient CareRetail Pharmacy

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, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring service, solve or escalate patient problems, and support immunizations and other services
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
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, CVS policies, controlled-substance requirements, and patient privacy requirements
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permissible, support immunizations by obtaining Technician Immunizer status, educating patients, monitoring adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing 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
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 satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and 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
Ability to use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
Mathematical reasoning to calculate tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle requirements
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; stoop; and perform repetitive finger movements
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years 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 at 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
Potential additional health care services and immunization training/certification