Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Womelsdorf, PA

19d • $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, and serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers. Technicians follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture. After starting, technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. A Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties until those requirements are completed.

Depending on state law and required training and certification, technicians may provide additional patient health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, or staff offsite clinics. Where permitted, technicians may qualify as Technician Immunizers after completing additional licensure and training requirements. The role requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, flexibility to meet scheduling and business needs, and the ability to travel to other stores in the market as needed. The position is full-time, with 40 anticipated weekly hours and a typical pay range of $16.50–$25.00 per hour; the offer depends on factors including experience, education, and geography.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including requirements related to age, education, and licensure or certification.
• If state requirements do not specify a minimum age, be at least 16 years old.
• If state requirements do not specify a minimum education level, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program.
• Complete required company training and applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements.
• Concentrate on tasks over time and pivot between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Help people in a friendly manner, recognize patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities, days’ supply, and bottle calculations.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Remain mobile and upright for extended periods; lift, scan, bag, reach, stretch, stoop, and perform repetitive finger and hand movements as required.
• Adjust machines precisely and maintain close visual acuity for tasks such as transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, and inspecting small items.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds, and consistently move objects using negligible force.
• Convey detailed 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 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 workflows at production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations to fulfill prescriptions safely and accurately.
• Provide caring, 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 concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory activities 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, receive feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel to other market stores to cover shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional health care services, such as immunizations and point-of-care testing, and staff offsite clinics when permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted and qualified as a Technician Immunizer, prepare and administer vaccines; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required; review and collect patient information and document it; 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

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Wellness programs
• Other resources supporting colleagues’ 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