Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/15/2026part-timeBourne • Massachusetts • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $27 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 delivering empathetic care to patients.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMedication DeliveryPoint-of-Care TestingVaccine PreparationMath Skills for QuantitiesCycle CountsPatient Information DocumentationVisual Acuity for InspectionBasic Inventory ActivitiesCompliance with Pharmacy Laws

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsCustomer ServiceHealth Care ServicesCVS Policies

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, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring, empathetic, and personalized patient service in person and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete basic inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Remain flexible 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 health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowable and properly 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 vaccine adverse reactions and report events
Review, collect, track, and document patient information
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 minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years old
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 complete required company 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
Ability to use math to determine quantities, day’s supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; stoop; and perform repetitive finger and hand movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminals, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
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 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 mix of pay and benefits