Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 11/3/2026part-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, inventory management, and compliance with state regulations. Provides exceptional customer service and patient care through effective communication and problem-solving skills.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription FulfillmentCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementImmunizer Licensure

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical Calculations for PrescriptionsInventory ActivitiesMedication DeliveriesCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingImmunizationsPatient EducationDocumenting Patient InformationManaging Vaccine Supplies

Soft Skills

EmpathyProblem-SolvingFlexibilityCommunicationTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsRegulatory CompliancePatient ExperienceHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact and provide exceptional service
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Create positive patient experiences through empathy, personalized service, problem-solving, and escalation of patient issues
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 voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable 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 permitted and properly trained
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by the Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or 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 registration, licensing, and certification requirements
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
Ability to use math for prescription fulfillment calculations
Ability to perform required physical tasks, including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, and close visual work
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 in other locations

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