Location & Practice Overview

This Pharmacy Technician role is located at a CVS Health retail pharmacy in Newark, New Jersey, and functions within the company’s community pharmacy operations that provide prescription services to local residents.

Practice Type Retail community pharmacy
Care Setting On-site pharmacy with production, drop-off, pickup, and drive-thru stations where available
City & State Newark, New Jersey
Organizational Context CVS Health retail pharmacy network

Responsibilities

  • Assist with prescription processing and fulfillment across pharmacy production, drop-off, and pickup workstations in accordance with CVS Health procedures.
  • Receive medication deliveries, perform inventory counts, process returns-to-stock, and maintain organized prescription storage areas.
  • Assist patients at the pharmacy counter, drive-thru where available, and by telephone with routine prescription service inquiries.
  • Support pharmacy workflow by preparing prescription orders, organizing medications, and completing assigned operational tasks under pharmacist supervision.
  • Follow patient confidentiality requirements, medication handling procedures, and applicable pharmacy safety standards.

Pharmacy Technicians work under pharmacist supervision and perform only those duties permitted by their registration or applicant status and applicable New Jersey pharmacy regulations.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must meet New Jersey Board of Pharmacy requirements for Pharmacy Technician registration or qualify for employment under the state's temporary Pharmacy Technician Applicant provision. National certification is not required by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy for basic state registration.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Age & Language
Minimum age 18; proficiency in written and spoken English
State Registration
Current New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration or eligibility for one-time Pharmacy Technician Applicant status, subject to the 10-day application and 180-day completion requirements
Background & Eligibility
Fingerprint-based criminal history background check and compliance with New Jersey Board of Pharmacy good moral character requirements
Preferred Experience
1–3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience or previous pharmacy, retail, healthcare, or customer service experience

Compensation & Benefits

The advertised hourly pay range is $16.50–$25.00, with the actual rate determined by relevant experience, education, geographic location, and other applicable compensation factors. Benefit availability for this part-time position is subject to CVS Health plan requirements, employment classification, and individual eligibility.

  • Hourly compensation: $16.50–$25.00
  • Dental plan options, subject to eligibility
  • Vision plan options, subject to eligibility
  • Employee wellness resources
  • Employee discounts and eligible voluntary benefits

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part-time
Weekly Hours Approximately 10 hours
Attendance Expectations Regular and predictable attendance; nights and weekends may be required
Work Arrangement On-site retail pharmacy
Schedule Flexibility Flexibility required; voluntary coverage at other market stores possible based on business needs
Physical Requirements Extended standing and mobility between stations; occasional lifting up to 20 lbs; frequent handling of lighter items; reaching, bending, and precise hand movements

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

The position serves a general outpatient community population through a neighborhood retail pharmacy. Pharmacy Technicians interact with individuals collecting new or refill prescriptions and patients seeking assistance with routine pharmacy services. The environment involves frequent customer contact and coordination with pharmacists to support prescription access and efficient pharmacy operations.

Patient Population General community members and outpatient prescription patients
Patient Interactions Prescription drop-off, pickup, counter service, and telephone inquiries
Care Environment Community-based outpatient retail pharmacy
Team Structure Pharmacy Technicians working under pharmacist supervision

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The position supports outpatient medication services within a community pharmacy, with an emphasis on prescription fulfillment, medication inventory management, and coordination of routine pharmacy operations under pharmacist oversight.

Primary Specialty Community and retail pharmacy operations
Medication Services Prescription processing, preparation, and fulfillment support
Pharmacy Operations Medication inventory, receiving, storage, and prescription workflow coordination
Patient Service Focus Outpatient prescription access and routine pharmacy customer support

Role Highlights

This part-time Pharmacy Technician opportunity combines community pharmacy operations with direct patient service in a CVS Health retail setting. The position offers a limited weekly schedule, exposure to multiple pharmacy workstations, and an opportunity to develop practical experience in prescription fulfillment and outpatient medication services. Its combination of retail pharmacy workflow and patient-facing responsibilities makes it relevant to candidates interested in building a career in community pharmacy.

  • Approximately 10 scheduled hours per week in a part-time retail pharmacy position
  • Experience in a community pharmacy setting serving local prescription patients
  • Exposure to prescription drop-off, production, pickup, and drive-thru operations where available
  • Opportunity to develop pharmacy operations and patient service experience within the CVS Health network
  • Company training and a defined New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration pathway

About CVS Health

CVS Health is a U.S. healthcare company headquartered in Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Its business operations include retail pharmacy services, pharmacy benefit management, health insurance, and healthcare delivery. The company's retail pharmacy network provides prescription services and medication access to communities across the United States.

Headquarters Woonsocket, Rhode Island
Industry Healthcare and Pharmacy Services
Founded 1963
Business Operations Retail pharmacy, pharmacy benefit management, health benefits, and healthcare delivery

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I begin work before completing New Jersey Pharmacy Technician registration?
Yes. New Jersey permits a one-time Pharmacy Technician Applicant status. The application must be filed within the first 10 days of employment, and the applicant period is limited to a maximum of 180 consecutive days.
Is national certification required by the New Jersey Board of Pharmacy?
No. National Pharmacy Technician certification is not required for basic state registration in New Jersey.
Does CVS Health provide training for candidates without prior pharmacy experience?
Yes. The company provides training for newly hired Pharmacy Technicians. Candidates who meet age, education, and registration requirements may be considered and must successfully complete the training program.
Are immunization or point-of-care testing duties required for this position?
These activities are conditional on state regulations, additional training, and authorization. They are not presented as mandatory responsibilities for every newly hired Pharmacy Technician.
Is travel to other CVS stores required?
Travel to other locations within the market is voluntary and depends on business needs for additional coverage.
What physical demands does the role involve?
The work requires remaining upright and mobile for extended periods, moving between stations, occasional lifting up to 20 lbs, frequent handling of lighter items, reaching, bending, and precise hand movements for labeling and packaging tasks.

Pharmacy Technician in Newark, NJ

This Pharmacy Technician position in Newark, New Jersey, is based within CVS Health's community retail pharmacy environment, where prescription services are delivered directly to local residents. Unlike hospital pharmacy roles centered on inpatient medication distribution, this opportunity focuses on outpatient prescription access and the day-to-day operation of a neighborhood pharmacy. The setting brings together prescription drop-off and pickup services, medication production, inventory coordination, and patient-facing support. With an approximately 10-hour weekly schedule, the part-time position offers exposure to the workflow of a national retail pharmacy network. Candidates exploring Pharmacy Technician jobs in Newark, NJ, can consider this opportunity for experience in community pharmacy operations and outpatient medication services.

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