Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

. Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists and improve patient health .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeSpruce Pine • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy workflow procedures, including prescription filling, inventory management, and patient service. Capable of providing immunizations and adhering to state and federal pharmacy regulations while ensuring patient safety and satisfaction.

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Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresPrescription FillingInventory ManagementPatient CommunicationImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription Dispensing CalculationsInventory ActivitiesPatient Information ManagementMathematics for Prescription CalculationsPharmacy Technician Licensure

Soft Skills

Empathetic Patient ServiceProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationImmunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

SOP ComplianceFederal and State RegulationsPatient Health ImprovementCustomer ServiceHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Follow company SOPs at each workstation to support pharmacists and improve patient health
Follow pharmacy workflow procedures for production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized service to patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging pharmacy team
Travel voluntarily to stores in the market to work shifts as business needs require
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and properly trained
For technician immunizer duties: complete additional licensure and training, educate patients about vaccines, monitor and report adverse reactions, collect and document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Perform other tasks assigned by the Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and 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 registration, licensing, and 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
Ability to use mathematics for prescription dispensing calculations
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients and colleagues
Ability to perform required physical activities, including standing, lifting, scanning, bagging, reaching, repetitive finger movements, stooping, and close visual work
Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs; frequently lift up to 10 lbs
Preferred: 1–3 years of 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

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Paid time off
Retirement savings options
Wellness programs
Other resources supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being, based on eligibility