Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDelaware • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing vaccine supplies while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription FulfillmentImmunization AdministrationPatient ServiceRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMedication DeliveryInventory ManagementMathematical ReasoningClose Visual Acuity

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationActive ListeningProblem-Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusNational Certification Requirements

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPatient SafetyControlled SubstancesSOPsCustomer Service

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
Fulfill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other patient services at the register and over the phone, where permitted
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntary travel to market stores
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies concerning patient safety, controlled substances, privacy, and security
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing when legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permitted, obtain Technician Immunizer status and prepare/administer vaccines
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to vaccine adverse reactions and report events
Review 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 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 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 confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supply calculations
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
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminal use, and inspection of small parts
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
Company training program
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues