Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBourne • Massachusetts • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $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 legal and ethical standards. Capable of performing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring patient safety and collaboration within a pharmacy team.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription AccuracyPatient ServiceImmunizer LicensureInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication DeliveryPoint-of-Care TestingMath for QuantitiesInventory Cycle Counts

Soft Skills

EmpathyCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Licensure

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeControlled-Substance CompliancePatient SafetySOPsHealthcare Services

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 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
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Follow company SOPs, legal requirements, professional standards, and ethical principles
Contribute to patient health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted
Voluntarily staff offsite clinics and travel to market stores for shifts as needed
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Maintain patient safety, controlled-substance compliance, privacy, and security
Collaborate with pharmacy leadership and colleagues to support a safe, inclusive, high-performing team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable 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 to determine quantities and prescription supply
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to work flexibly across the home store and other market locations as needed
Ability to perform required physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting up to 20 lbs
1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)

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