Pharmacy Technician, CVS Health

CVS Health

Location:
United States, Amherst

Category:
Pharmacy

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

16.00 - 24.00 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician position at CVS Health supporting pharmacy teams to deliver operational and service excellence. Responsible for assisting patients, ensuring accurate prescription fulfillment, following SOPs, and contributing to a safe and inclusive team culture. Requires completion of company training program and meeting state licensing requirements.

Job Responsibility:

Support pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers to deliver exceptional experience
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly
Ensure patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and best practices
Complete company training program
Satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation (production, pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off)
Show empathy and genuine care to patients
Create heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients
Offer immunizations and other services at register and over phone
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law
Accurately put away medication deliveries
Complete cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories
Support immunizations where allowable by law (preparing and administering vaccines)
Educate patients about importance of vaccines
Monitor for and respond to adverse reactions
Report adverse reaction events
Review and collect patient information
Track and document for each applicable patient
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies

Requirements:

Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy
Must be at least 16 years of age (if state doesn't mandate minimum age)
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program (if state doesn't mandate education)
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
Notice and understand patients' reactions and respond appropriately
Use and understand verbal and written communication
Utilize active listening skills
Ability to use math to solve pharmacy problems
Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action
Physical mobility and ability to remain upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items
Ability to reach overhead and stretch
Move fingers repetitively for typing and picking
Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions
Control precision
quickly adjust machines to exact positions
Stoop to considerable degree
Close visual acuity for transcribing, computer work, reading
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs
Frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word
Ability to 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

What we offer:

Affordable medical plan options
401(k) plan with matching company contributions
Employee stock purchase plan
Wellness screenings
Tobacco cessation programs
Weight management programs
Confidential counseling
Financial coaching
Paid time off
Flexible work schedules
Family leave
Dependent care resources
Colleague assistance programs
Tuition assistance
Retiree medical access

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
August 27, 2025

Expiration:
November 13, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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