Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Hampton, NH

14d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately; assist patients and customers; and work with the pharmacy team using company procedures, best practices, and effective communication. Technicians are expected to demonstrate empathy, contribute to a safe and inclusive culture, and complete company training and any state-required registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until requirements are completed, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.

The role may include supporting immunizations and other health services where allowed by law and supported by the required training and certification. Technician immunizer duties may include preparing and administering vaccines, educating patients and referring vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, responding to and reporting adverse reactions, collecting and documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies.

This is a part-time position with 25 anticipated weekly hours. The stated pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education, and geography. Eligible part-time colleagues may have access to benefits and programs including dental and vision coverage, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not set a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state board of pharmacy does not set a minimum education requirement, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Meet state-level licensure and national certification requirements where applicable.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, pivoting quickly between tasks, and confirming prescription information and label accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including identifying ways to help people, responding in a friendly manner, and recognizing and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use math to solve prescription-related problems, such as calculating tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottle quantities.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching and stretching; repetitive finger movements; precise machine adjustments; stooping and bending; and close visual work.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information through oral communication.

Nice To Haves

• 1–3 years of 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 at other market locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Assist patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone with empathy and personalized service; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law and directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, respond constructively to feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market for shifts when needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntary offsite clinic staffing, where allowed by law and supported by required training and certification.
• When serving as a Technician Immunizer, complete required licensure and training; prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor, respond to, and report adverse reactions; collect and document patient information; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits
• Other programs supporting colleagues’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, subject to hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED