Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeChester • New Jersey • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $28 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 pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while maintaining a strong focus on customer service and teamwork.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription AccuracyCustomer Service OrientationImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMathematical ReasoningPatient EducationInventory ActivitiesProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationActive ListeningTeam CollaborationFlexibilityVerbal and Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy LicensureTechnician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresSOP ComplianceHealthcare ServicesPatient DocumentationAdverse Reaction Monitoring

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 company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic, personalized, and compassionate patient service
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-stock, and waiting-bin inventories
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and respond to feedback
Maintain flexibility for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional healthcare services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowed and appropriately trained
Complete additional licensure and training to obtain Technician Immunizer status where applicable
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 track applicable patient documentation
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by a 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-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 dispensing 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
Ability to perform repetitive hand and arm movements, reach overhead, stoop, and handle items precisely
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal viewing, and visual inspection
Ability to accurately convey and receive detailed oral instructions
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 at other locations as needed

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 pay and benefits