Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeTaneytown • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while maintaining a high standard of customer care.

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Pharmacy OperationsPrescription AccuracyCustomer ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesImmunizer LicensurePoint-of-Care Testing

Soft Skills

Active ListeningVerbal CommunicationTeam OrientationProblem-Resolution Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy WorkflowPatient ServiceRegulatory ComplianceCustomer Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Serve as a first 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
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone, where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities such as putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging team
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 applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permitted, complete immunizer licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other 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
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 training within the designated timeframe
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Customer service, team orientation, active listening, and verbal and written communication skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies
Problem-resolution skills
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 reaching, stooping, repetitive finger movements, precision-control, visual-acuity, and other physical tasks
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: Previous experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service
Ability to work in the home store and across other market 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