Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists and improve patient health .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy workflow procedures, including prescription filling, patient education, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of providing empathetic patient service and collaborating effectively within a pharmacy team.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription FillingPatient EducationTechnician Immunizer StatusRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Mathematical ReasoningPrescription Information ConfirmationLabel AccuracyInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem SolvingEmpathyTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPatient HealthFederal RegulationsState Board of PharmacyCustomer Service

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists and improve patient health
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, register, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Collaborate with the pharmacy team and contribute to a safe, inclusive, high-performing team
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics when permitted and properly 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
Review and collect patient information and document applicable patients
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years of age
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 training within the designated timeframe
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Must have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and days’ supply
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
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 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, based on eligibility
Company training program
Opportunities to work additional shifts at other stores in the market