Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • North Babylon, NY

11d • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy teams in delivering operational and service excellence in retail locations. They help ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly, prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and patients receive caring service. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflows, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team culture. After starting, technicians must complete a company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements; duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager until requirements are completed. Depending on applicable law and training, technicians may also provide services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and support at offsite clinics. This full-time role is scheduled for 40 hours per week and may require travel to other stores in the market to meet business needs.

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 specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If the state Board of Pharmacy does 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.
• Complete required company training within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks and shifting between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patients’ reactions.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively, including active listening and conveying detailed instructions accurately.
• Use mathematical reasoning to determine prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including remaining mobile and upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, and bagging items; reaching, stretching, and stooping; repetitive finger movements; handling items with precision; 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.
• Receive detailed information through oral communication and express or exchange spoken information accurately.
• Meet state-specific registration, licensure, and certification requirements, which vary by state.

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 at the home store and at other locations across the market 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 fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, personalized patient service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory tasks as directed by pharmacy leadership, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to work shifts as 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 staffing offsite clinics, when legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete additional training and licensing to obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required by public health requirements.
• Review and collect patient information and track and document information for applicable patients.
• Monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety; use math to determine quantities and days’ supply; and address challenging patient or colleague interactions appropriately.
• Complete other tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility

What This Job Offers

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