Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

Pharmacy Technician supporting CVS retail pharmacy operations and patient care in Oswego. Fulfilling prescriptions, managing inventory, and assisting with immunizations and customer service.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeOswego • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $18 - $28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient care, and compliance with state regulations. Proficient in delivering exceptional customer service and supporting immunization services while maintaining a flexible schedule.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription AccuracyCustomer Service SkillsImmunization AdministrationState Board Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription FillingMedication Inventory ManagementMathematics for Prescription QuantitiesPoint-of-Care TestingVaccination Preparation and Administration

Soft Skills

Active ListeningVerbal CommunicationTeam OrientationProblem ResolutionFlexibility

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationState Registration

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresSOP CompliancePatient CareHealth Care ServicesRetail Pharmacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as a first point of contact for patients and customers and deliver exceptional experiences
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring service, solve or escalate patient problems, and support immunizations and other services
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to market stores for shifts as needed
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations and point-of-care testing where permitted and appropriately trained
For Technician Immunizer duties: prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum education is mandated, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Must complete the required company training program within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate, pivot quickly between tasks, and confirm prescription and label accuracy
Customer service, team orientation, active listening, and verbal/written communication skills
Ability to use mathematics for prescription quantities and days’ supply
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods, lift, scan, bag, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal use, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs.; frequently lift up to 10 lbs.
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: experience in pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues and their families
Recognition programs
Sustainability commitment