Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health; Fallston (MD); On-site; USD 22,041 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental

Vision

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our team in Fallston, MD. The role emphasizes delivering compassionate care, accurate prescription filling, and maintaining patient confidentiality. You will start within a defined training program and complete state requirements to expand duties.

The position is part‑time with a weekly hours commitment and pays between $16.50 and $25.00 per hour. Vaccination policies may apply in some markets, per location requirements.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Licensure requirements vary by state.
• Strong customer service orientation and communication skills.
• Ability to perform accurate math to manage day’s supply.
• Problem solving and judgment in complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to fill prescriptions accurately and safely.
• Provide compassionate care and exceed customer expectations.
• Complete CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program and satisfy registration/licensing requirements.
• Follow regulatory and safety standards in all patient interactions.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention and Focus

Mathematical reasoning

Problem resolution

Physical demands

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual - shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger - helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Position Summary

Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving the quality of care. Millions of times a day, we're helping people on their path to better health – from advising patients on their prescriptions to helping them manage their chronic and specialty conditions. Pharmacy Technicians are at the forefront of our purpose as they deliver compassionate care to our millions of patients every day. The Pharmacy Technician position provides individuals with an opportunity to work in a leading retail pharmacy company and in a role that positively impacts the lives and health of others. Pharmacy Technicians take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients and demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

Success for incumbents in this role includes being able to manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team's ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient prescriptions all while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. If you like working in fast‑paced environments and demonstrating compassionate, genuine care for patients and customers, this job is for you!

As a new Pharmacy Technician, you are required to complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program as well as satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements according to your State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Your Pharmacy Technician duties will be restricted by your manager at first until you complete all necessary requirements. Once you satisfy all requirements and expand your Pharmacy Technician duties, you have the opportunity to continue to build your clinical, technical and insurance knowledge and expertise by leveraging available tools and training to build your pharmacy career.

Are you ready to help people on their path to better health? We are ready to have you join our team and help you on your career path to achieve your goals! Please note in select markets the collective bargaining agreement rules regarding the Pharmacy Technician would apply.

Based on the role and location, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID‑19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless you are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents you from being vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required on your first day of employment or within the first few months in the position, depending on the role and location.

Disclaimer

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Licensure requirements vary by state
• Attention and Focus
  • The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
• Customer Service Orientation
  • Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
  • Notice and understand customers' reactions, and respond appropriately
• Communication Skills
  • Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagues
  • Actively listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• Mathematical Reasoning
  • The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day’s supply of a prescription
• Problem Resolution
  • Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problem
  • Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available options
• Physical Demands
  • Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to another
  • Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
  • Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Stooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
  • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
  • Visual Acuity: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs; exerting up to 30 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• PTCB National Certification

Education

High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

29

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

$16.50 - $25.00 per hour. The typical pay range represents the base hourly rate for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.

Benefits

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This part‑time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 09/16/2026.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.