Pharmacy Technician

1105 Grand St. Paul CVS, L.L.C.; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician in Glastonbury, CT to support prescription fulfillment and patient care. The role emphasizes accurate dispensing, adherence to regulatory standards, and maintaining patient confidentiality in a fast-paced retail pharmacy environment.

Ideal candidates have a HS diploma and strong communication, math, and problem-solving skills. Full-time schedule with comprehensive benefits and opportunities for career growth are provided.

Qualifications

• Attention to task and focus over time.
• Friendly customer service and proactive help.
• Clear written and verbal communication with customers and colleagues.
• Ability to perform medical math and pharmacy calculations.
• Ability to judge and resolve problems in a pharmacy setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in accurately filling prescriptions and ensuring timely service to patients.
• Provide compassionate customer service and answer basic questions about medications.
• Follow state and CVS policies to maintain regulatory compliance and patient privacy.

Skills

Attention and Focus

Customer Service Orientation

Communication Skills

Mathematical Reasoning

Problem Resolution

Education

High School Diploma

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. Because we’re present in so many moments, big and small, we have an active, supportive role in shaping the future of health care. Pharmacy Technicians are at the forefront of our purpose as they deliver compassionate care to our millions of patients every day. Come join our team of dedicated and caring Pharmacy Technicians who demonstrate our core values of Accountability, Caring, Collaboration, Innovation and Integrity in everything they do in our pharmacies every day. Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician, we have a place for you on our team to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers. 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. You will work in an environment where the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained as well as full compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Pharmacy Technicians take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients and they 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.

Required Qualifications

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
• Compose clear and professional emails, memos and other written correspondences
• Read and interpret written instructions, forms and policies

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

40

Time Type Full time

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is: $17.00 - $27.00. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary 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.

Great benefits for great people

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 full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

• medical
• dental
• vision coverage
• paid time off
• retirement savings options
• wellness programs
• other resources, based on eligibility

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

Application Window

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 12/30/2026 Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

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. 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 them 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. If you are considered for a role, more information will be provided during the hiring process.

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