Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence .

Posted 10/6/2026part-timeRolesville • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $17 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient education on vaccines, and compliance with state and federal regulations. Proficient in customer service, problem resolution, and inventory management within a pharmacy setting.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription VerificationPatient EducationInventory ManagementCustomer Service

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Hard Skills

Mathematical ReasoningPrescription DispensingImmunization AdministrationPoint-of-Care TestingMedication Delivery

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionFlexibilityTeam Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy LicenseNational Pharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Standard Operating ProceduresPharmacy WorkflowPatient CareRegulatory ComplianceEthical Principles

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Serve as a first point of contact for patients and customers
Follow Standard Operating Procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring service at pick-up, drive-thru, drop-off, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services where permitted
Resolve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Complete company training and applicable registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowed
Support vaccine preparation and administration where permissible and appropriately trained
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events
Review and document patient information
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs and travel voluntarily to market stores for shifts
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state-mandated minimum age applies, must be at least 16 years of age
If no state-mandated minimum educational requirement applies, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Must satisfy applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements
Ability to complete required training within the designated timeframe
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription dispensing calculations
Problem-resolution ability
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Ability to perform repetitive finger movements, reach, stoop, and maintain close visual acuity
Preferred: 1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Preferred: Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
Ability to work in the home store and across the market in other locations as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellness resources
Employee discounts
Access to certain voluntary benefits
Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits