Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeNorth Tazewell • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while delivering empathetic care to patients.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription DispensingPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription AccuracyMath for Prescription CalculationsInventory ActivitiesPharmacy Workflow ProceduresPoint-of-Care Testing

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationActive ListeningEmpathyMultitaskingProblem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy Practice LawsHealthcare ServicesCustomer ServiceRetail Pharmacy

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 company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Ensure prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide caring, empathetic, and personalized patient service in person 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
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics when legally permitted and appropriately trained
Where permissible, support immunizations by obtaining Technician Immunizer status, educating patients, monitoring adverse reactions, documenting patient information, and managing vaccine supplies
Perform any additional tasks directed by a 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 requirements
If the state board does not mandate a minimum age, must be at least 16 years of age
If the state board does not mandate a minimum educational requirement, 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 math for prescription dispensing calculations
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Ability to concentrate, multitask, and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to meet physical demands including standing, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, close visual acuity, and lifting up to 20 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