Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health • New York, NY

21h • $19 - $29 • 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 follow standard operating procedures, pharmacy workflows, and effective communication practices, and contribute to a safe, inclusive 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 satisfied. Depending on state law and training, technicians may also support health services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics. Where permitted, Technician Immunizers may prepare and administer vaccines and perform related patient education, documentation, safety monitoring, and supply management.

This is a part-time role with 15 anticipated weekly hours. Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, is required. The role involves physical activity such as standing for extended periods, lifting and handling items, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work. The listed pay range is $19.00–$29.00 per hour.

Requirements

• Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including requirements related to age, education, licensure, and certification.
• 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 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.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Have the ability to concentrate on tasks and switch between tasks to meet patient and business needs.
• Be able to confirm prescription information and label accuracy.
• Provide friendly assistance, understand patient reactions, and respond appropriately.
• Use verbal and written communication effectively with patients and colleagues, including active listening.
• Use mathematics to determine quantities such as tablets, days’ supply, and bottle counts.
• Identify challenging interactions and select an appropriate course of action.
• Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods; lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead and in multiple directions; perform repetitive finger tasks; adjust machines precisely; stoop and bend; and perform 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.
• Communicate spoken instructions accurately and receive detailed information orally.

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, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off 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 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, respond constructively to feedback, and develop clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other stores in the market to cover shifts as needed.
• Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies, including requirements for patient safety, controlled substances, recordkeeping, privacy, and security.
• Deliver additional patient health services, such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics, when legally permitted and appropriately trained and certified.
• When authorized as a Technician Immunizer, complete required licensure and training; educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty; monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events; collect and document patient information; and monitor and manage vaccine supplies.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends, and complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Perform physical and communication tasks required for pharmacy operations and other duties 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