Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026part-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

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

Highest-signal resume keywords

Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyCustomer ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Prescription DispensingMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesPatient Information DocumentationVaccine Preparation

Soft Skills

Empathetic Patient ServiceActive ListeningProblem ResolutionVerbal CommunicationTeam Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusState Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy Workflow ProceduresHealth Care ServicesPoint-of-Care TestingRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
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 workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
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 putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowed and appropriately trained
Support vaccine preparation and administration where permissible and obtain Technician Immunizer status when required
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review, collect, track, and document patient information
Monitor and manage 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
Must complete required training within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Customer service, team orientation, and active listening skills
Verbal and written communication skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription dispensing calculations
Problem resolution skills
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed
Ability to perform the listed physical demands, including standing, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred: Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting

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
Comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits