Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health; Jericho (NY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 39,950; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

CVS Health in New York is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support the pharmacy team in delivering efficient, accurate prescription fulfillment and compassionate service. You will follow state board requirements, assist with immunizations and point‑of‑care services where permitted, and maintain strict patient privacy and safety while working across store workflows.

This part-time role requires 25 hours per week, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with pharmacists and

Qualifications

• Comply with state board requirements, including age/education/licensure; at least 16 years old with HS diploma or equivalent.
• Meet state licensure and national certification requirements as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Follow SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures at each workstation.
• Assist with immunizations and other services where lawful and trained.
• Provide patient care with empathy, handling immunizations and point-of-care testing as appropriate.
• Process inventory activities including put-away, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks.
• Maintain attendance, complete required training, and ensure prescription accuracy.
• Communicate effectively with patients and team; handle math for prescription quantities.
• Support scheduling and travel to other market stores as needed.
• Protect patient privacy and comply with laws and professional standards.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Active listening

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Math skills

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

State licensure/certification

National certification (as applicable)

Job description

We're building a world of health around every individual – shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience.

Job Purpose and Summary

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within a CVS Health® store. You are often the first point of contact for patients and customers, ensuring prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately while providing caring service that exceeds expectations.

Responsibilities

• Follow all company SOPs at each workstation to help pharmacists manage and improve patient health.
• Adhere to pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (production, pick‑up, drive‑thru, drop‑off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Provide positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone, and resolving or escalating patient problems.
• Complete basic inventory activities as permitted by law, including accurate put‑away of medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns‑to‑stocks, and waiting‑bin inventories.
• Contribute to a high‑performing team, embracing a growth mindset, actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge.
• Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, traveling to other market stores as required.
• Comply with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and professional standards, protecting patient privacy and security.
• Deliver additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point‑of‑care testing, voluntarily staffing off‑site clinics) where lawful and supported by required training.

Immunization Responsibilities (where permissible)

• Complete additional licensure and training requirements to obtain Technician Immunizer status.
• Educate patients about vaccine importance and refer to pharmacist‑on‑duty for vaccination questions.
• Monitor and respond to adverse reactions, reporting events per public health requirements.
• Collect and document patient information, track and manage vaccine supplies.

Required Qualifications

• Comply with all state board of pharmacy requirements, including age, education, and licensure/certification; if not specified by the board, must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Meet state‑level licensure and national certification requirements as applicable.

Essential Functions

• Maintain regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends.
• Complete required training within the designated timeframe.
• Exhibit attention and focus, including concentrating on tasks, pivoting quickly, and ensuring prescription accuracy.
• Demonstrate customer service and teamwork by helping people in a friendly manner and responding appropriately to patient reactions.
• Communicate effectively, using verbal and written skills, active listening, and clear instructions.
• Apply mathematical reasoning to calculate prescription quantities.
• Resolve customer and colleague issues by choosing appropriate actions.
• Meet physical demands such as mobility, lifting up to 20 lbs, repetitive finger movement, and maintaining visual acuity for detailed tasks.
• Perform any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1–3 years of prior pharmacy technician experience.
• Experience in retail, medical, or customer service settings.
• Ability to work across multiple store locations within the market.

Anticipated Weekly Hours

25 hours

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

• Typical pay range: $19.00 – $29.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support physical, emotional, and financial well‑being, including dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, and certain voluntary benefits, depending on hours worked and eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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