Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeDedham • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $27 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 regulatory standards. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while maintaining a flexible schedule across multiple locations.

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Pharmacy Operations SupportPrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription Dispensing CalculationsMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingVaccine PreparationDocumentation MaintenanceLabel Accuracy Confirmation

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem ResolutionTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusNational Certification Requirements

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy Workflow ProceduresFederal RegulationsState Board of Pharmacy RequirementsCustomer Service

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
Fulfill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Provide empathetic, personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other services where permitted
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Maintain scheduling flexibility and voluntarily travel to nearby market stores for shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics when legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permitted, obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse vaccine reactions and report events
Review and collect patient information and maintain documentation
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum education 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 confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use mathematics for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to complete physical duties including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and 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
Ability to work in the home store and across other market 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
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues