Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • Easton, PA

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, personalized service. Technicians follow company Standard Operating Procedures, pharmacy workflow practices, and applicable legal and professional requirements, and contribute to a safe, inclusive team culture.

After beginning the role, Technicians must complete the company training program and meet applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements. Until those requirements are met, the Pharmacy Manager may restrict duties. Depending on state law, training, and certification, Technicians may also support immunizations and other health services, including point-of-care testing and offsite clinics.

This is a part-time position with 20 anticipated weekly hours. The typical pay range is $16.50–$25.00 per hour. The position requires regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and may require travel to other stores in the market as business needs require.

Requirements

• Meet applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure or certification requirements.
• 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 educational 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.
• Have regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Communicate effectively with patients and colleagues using verbal and written communication, including active listening.
• Demonstrate attention, focus, customer service, teamwork, mathematical reasoning, and problem-resolution abilities.
• Meet the physical demands of the role, including standing or remaining upright for extended periods; lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work. Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 pounds, frequently up to 10 pounds, and consistently exert negligible force.

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 locations across the market to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Follow company Standard Operating Procedures at pharmacy workstations to support pharmacists in managing and improving patient health.
• Follow pharmacy workflow procedures in production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off to support safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide empathetic, personalized service to patients at pickup, drive-thru, and over the phone; offer immunizations and other services where appropriate; and resolve or escalate patient problems.
• Perform basic inventory tasks 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, accept feedback, and seek opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, contribute to an inclusive team environment, and travel voluntarily to other stores in the market for shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements related to patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, or staffing offsite clinics, when legally permitted and supported by required training and certification.
• Where permitted, complete licensure and training requirements for Technician Immunizer status; 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 document patient information; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe and maintain regular, predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Confirm prescription information and label accuracy, focus on tasks while shifting between tasks as needed, communicate effectively, assist patients in a friendly manner, use mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supplies, and resolve challenging interactions appropriately.
• Perform physical duties including remaining upright for extended periods, lifting, scanning and bagging items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, precise machine adjustments, stooping, and visually inspecting small items or computer information.
• Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager.

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Wellness resources
• Employee discounts
• Access to certain voluntary benefits and other programs, depending on hours worked and eligibility

What This Job Offers

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