Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRockford • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy operations, including prescription filling, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of performing inventory management and providing immunizations while ensuring adherence to company policies and ethical standards.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription Filling AccuracyPatient Service SkillsInventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematics for QuantitiesImmunization AdministrationPoint-of-Care TestingMedication Delivery Management

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem ResolutionCollaboration with Team

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresSOP CompliancePatient EducationAdverse-Reaction MonitoringCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as a first point of contact for patients and customers
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other 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
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and respond to feedback to expand clinical and technical knowledge
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 services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and properly trained
Support vaccine preparation and administration where permissible, including patient education, adverse-reaction monitoring, patient-information documentation, and vaccine-supply management
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 requirements
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 complete required company training within the designated timeframe
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Must attend regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Ability to use mathematics to determine quantities and prescription days’ supply
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
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 finger movements, reach, stoop, and maintain close visual acuity
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
Comprehensive benefits package for full-time colleagues