Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

Pharmacy Technician supporting CVS retail pharmacy operations and patient care. Filling prescriptions accurately, assisting patients, managing inventory, and supporting immunization services.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeWillowbrook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $27 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, inventory management, and patient care services. Proficient in adhering to regulatory standards and company policies while providing exceptional customer service and support.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription FulfillmentCustomer ServiceInventory ManagementPharmacy Technician Certification

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Hard Skills

Prescription VerificationMathematical ReasoningImmunization AdministrationPoint-of-Care TestingMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPatient EducationDocumenting Patient InformationOperating Pharmacy EquipmentCompliance with Pharmacy Laws

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeam Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy OperationsPatient CareSOPsHealthcare ServicesRetail PharmacyRegulatory ComplianceCustomer ExperienceMedication ManagementPharmacy StandardsHealthcare Regulations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Assist patients and customers at pickup, drive-thru, drop-off, and over the phone
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
Apply company SOPs and best practices at pharmacy workstations
Help ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring service, solve or escalate patient problems, and support positive patient experiences
Complete inventory activities including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge to better assist patients
Work flexibly according to scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to other market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinic staffing where permitted
If authorized as a Technician Immunizer, prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Perform physical and operational tasks including scanning, bagging, lifting, reaching, typing, prescription verification, and operating equipment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws, including age, education, and licensure/certification requirements
If no state minimum age is mandated, be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum education is mandated, 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
Satisfy state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Friendly customer service and team orientation
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning sufficient to calculate quantities and supplies for prescriptions
Problem-resolution ability
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, bag, reach, type, stoop, and perform repetitive finger movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal viewing, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs and frequently lift up to 10 lbs
1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations (preferred)

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, based on eligibility