Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

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 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 Technician ExperiencePrescription VerificationPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingInventory ManagementMathematical ReasoningPatient Record DocumentationControlled-Substance Dispensing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathyCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusNational Certification Requirements

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeFederal RegulationsState Board CompliancePatient PrivacyHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring, 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 putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping and protect patient privacy and security
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics where allowable and trained
Where permissible, obtain Technician Immunizer status and prepare and administer vaccines
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 stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
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
Must satisfy applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements
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 supplies
Problem-resolution skills
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
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 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