Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRidgewood • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $19 - $29 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient communication, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Capable of providing exceptional customer service and support in various pharmacy settings while maintaining a safe and inclusive team culture.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription VerificationPatient CommunicationImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMathematics for QuantitiesBasic Inventory ActivitiesPatient Information DocumentationVaccine Supply Management

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem ResolutionEmpathyEffective CommunicationFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer StatusState Pharmacy License

Industry Keywords

Standard Operating ProceduresPharmacy WorkflowCustomer ServiceHealth Care ServicesRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact and provide an exceptional experience
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Serve patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone with empathy and genuine care
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone, where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete basic inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Communicate effectively and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture
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
Support additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics when permitted and properly trained
Obtain Technician Immunizer status when 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
Perform additional 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 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 satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Must complete required 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 mathematics to determine quantities, days' supply, and bottles needed for prescriptions
Problem-resolution ability
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-terminal viewing, and inspection of small parts
Ability to occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations to meet business needs (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, based on eligibility
Company training program
Opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge