Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health•Yardley, PA

1d•$17 - $25•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 at pharmacy workstations and through phone service, and contribute to a caring, inclusive, and safe experience. Technicians follow company standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflows, applicable laws, professional standards, and ethical principles. After starting, they must complete company training and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until requirements are met. Depending on state law, training, and certification, technicians may also provide additional patient health care services, including immunizations, point-of-care testing, or staffing offsite clinics. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients and refer vaccine questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies. This is a full-time position with 40 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00. Actual pay depends on factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors. The role is eligible for benefits, based on eligibility, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/13/2026.

Requirements

Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements concerning age, education, and licensure or certification.
If state pharmacy rules do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
If state pharmacy rules do not specify 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 applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements, which vary by state.
Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
Have the ability to concentrate on tasks, pivot between tasks, and verify prescription information and label accuracy.
Provide friendly customer service, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
Use and understand verbal and written communication; apply active listening with patients and colleagues.
Use math to solve dispensing-related problems, including calculating quantities and days’ supply.
Resolve challenging interactions by selecting an appropriate course of action.
Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach, stretch, and stoop; perform repetitive finger movements and precise machine adjustments; and maintain close visual acuity for tasks such as reading and inspecting small parts.
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds; frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds; and consistently exert negligible force to move objects.
Accurately convey detailed spoken instructions and receive detailed information through oral communication.
Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.

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 across the market at other locations to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

Follow company standard operating procedures at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
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, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs and voluntarily travel to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies and procedures, including requirements for patient safety, controlled-substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and patient privacy and security.
Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where permitted and supported by required training and certification.
Where permitted, complete requirements for Technician Immunizer status; prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients and refer vaccine questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; review and collect patient information and document it; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
Confirm prescription information and label accuracy and respond to changing patient and business needs.
Communicate and listen effectively with patients and colleagues, provide friendly assistance, and respond appropriately to patient reactions.
Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and number of bottles needed.
Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.