Pharmacy Technician, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Shirley

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

17.25 - 27.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Pharmacy Technicians at CVS Health support pharmacy teams in delivering operational and service excellence within a store. They assist patients and customers, follow workflows, manage inventory, and contribute to a high-performing team. Technicians must complete rigorous training, meet licensing and certification requirements, remain flexible with scheduling, and comply with regulations.

Job Responsibility:

Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
Following pharmacy workflow procedures for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Contributing to positive patient experiences by creating heartfelt and personalized moments
Offering services like immunizations and solving or escalating patient problems
Completing basic inventory activities like putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts
Contributing to a high-performing team and being receptive to feedback
Remaining flexible for scheduling and business needs, including traveling to stores as needed
Understanding and complying with all relevant regulations and ethical principles
Delivering additional patient health care services like immunizations and staffing offsite clinics (where permissible)
Completing additional licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status
Educating patients about vaccines and monitoring for adverse reactions
Reviewing and collecting patient information and managing vaccine supplies.

Requirements:

Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Actively look for ways to help people in a friendly manner
Respond appropriately to patients’ reactions
Use and understand verbal and written communication
Utilize active listening skills
Ability to use math to solve problems
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and determine the best course of action
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
Lift, scan, and bag items
Reach overhead and extend arms to grasp items
Move fingers repetitively for tasks like typing
Stoop to move items between low and high positions
Have close visual acuity for detailed tasks
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Express or exchange ideas through spoken word
Receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice to have:

1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
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 to meet business needs.

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan including matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
No-cost wellness programs including screenings, tobacco cessation, and weight management programs
Confidential counseling and financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access
Various other benefits depending on eligibility.

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 02, 2025

Expiration:
August 22, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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