Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeUpper Arlington • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient service, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while maintaining a high standard of customer care.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription FulfillmentImmunization CertificationCustomer ServiceInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesImmunization AdministrationPharmacy Workflow Procedures

Soft Skills

Empathetic Patient ServiceActive ListeningProblem-ResolutionVerbal CommunicationTeam Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Licensure

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy Practice LawsPatient Health ServicesRetail PharmacyCustomer Service Setting

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 company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other patient health services where permitted by law and supported by training and certification
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
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Maintain flexibility for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support immunization activities where permitted, including completing immunizer licensure and training, educating patients, monitoring adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies
Complete required company training and registration, licensing, and certification requirements

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 requirements
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 concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Customer service and team orientation
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription fulfillment
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
Ability to perform reaching, lifting, scanning, bagging, repetitive finger movements, precision adjustments, stooping, and close visual-acuity tasks
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 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
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues and their families