Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Salisbury, MD

1d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

CVS Health Pharmacy Technicians support pharmacy operations and service excellence in retail locations. They are often the first point of contact for patients and customers, helping ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service. Technicians work as part of the pharmacy team, follow standard operating procedures and best practices, communicate effectively, and contribute to a safe, inclusive environment.

After starting, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet registration, licensing, and certification requirements under their state’s Board of Pharmacy guidelines. The Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties until those requirements are satisfied. Depending on state law and required training, Technicians may provide additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics. Where permitted, immunizer duties may include preparing and administering vaccines.

This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The pay range is $16.50–$25.00. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education, geography, and other relevant considerations. The role includes regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may require travel to other stores in the market to cover shifts. The application window is anticipated to close on 12/16/2026.

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 educational 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, which vary by state.
• Complete the required company training program within the designated timeframe.
• Demonstrate attention and focus, including the ability to concentrate and pivot quickly between tasks.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy to support patient safety.
• Demonstrate customer service and team orientation, including friendly assistance and appropriate responses to patients.
• Use verbal and written communication skills and active listening with patients and colleagues.
• Use math to calculate prescription quantities and supplies.
• Resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions by choosing 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, stretching, stooping, and repetitive finger movements; using hand and arm coordination and precision; and performing close visual tasks.
• Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds; frequently lift or exert up to 10 pounds; and consistently move objects requiring negligible force.
• Accurately convey and receive detailed spoken information.

Nice To Haves

• One to three 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 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 service at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services; and resolve or escalate patient concerns.
• Complete permitted inventory activities as directed, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high-performing team, receive feedback constructively, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, and 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 substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, where legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Complete additional licensure and training required for Technician Immunizer status, where permitted.
• Educate patients about the importance of vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty.
• Monitor for 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.
• Attend work regularly and predictably, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Concentrate on tasks, switch between tasks as needed, and confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Assist patients in a friendly manner, recognize their reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues, using active listening.
• Use mathematical reasoning to determine quantities such as tablets to dispense, days’ supply, and bottles needed to fill prescriptions.
• Identify challenging patient or colleague interactions and choose an appropriate course of action.
• Perform other 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
• Education Level: High school or GED