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From the employer's careers site First seen 5 Nov 2026

Pharmacy Technician

Salary

$18.00 - $28.00 per hour

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Description

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every individual , shaping a more connected, convenient, and compassionate health experience. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a crucial role in delivering compassionate care to our 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. You'll work in an environment where the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained, and you'll be required to adhere to all Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Managing assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team's ability to promptly, safely, and accurately fill patient prescriptions
  • Providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations
  • Demonstrating ethical conduct and maintaining patient confidentiality at all times
  • Using math to solve problems, such as calculating day's supply of a prescription
  • Communicating effectively with customers and colleagues using verbal and written communication
  • Actively listening and responding to customers' reactions

As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll have the opportunity to continue building your clinical, technical, and insurance knowledge and expertise by leveraging available tools and training to build your pharmacy career.

Requirements:

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Licensure requirements vary by state
  • Attention and focus
  • Customer service orientation
  • Communication skills
  • Mathematical reasoning
  • Problem resolution

Physical Demands:

  • Remaining upright on the feet for sustained periods
  • Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks
  • Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers
  • Extending hands and arms in any direction
  • Bending body downward and forward
  • Stooping to a considerable degree
  • Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word
  • Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels
  • Visual acuity to perform activities such as transcribing and viewing a computer terminal
  • Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs

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

Pay Range:

  • $18.00 - $28.00

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement savings options
  • Wellness programs

Skills

Required

  • attention and focus
  • customer service orientation
  • communication skills
  • mathematical reasoning
  • problem resolution

Nice to have

  • previous experience in a pharmacy
  • previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
  • PTCB National Certification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://cvshealth.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CVS_Health_Careers/job/NY---Albany/Pharmacy-Technician_R1077177

Apply on CVS Health