Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSpruce Pine • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient service, and compliance with pharmacy laws and regulations. Proficient in providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring exceptional customer interactions.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceInventory ManagementImmunization Administration

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematics for Tablet QuantitiesLabel AccuracyMedication DeliveryCycle CountsPoint-of-Care TestingVaccine PreparationAdverse Reaction MonitoringDocumentation of Patient InformationCompliance with Pharmacy Laws

Soft Skills

Empathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCustomer ServiceConflict Resolution

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsFederal RegulationsState Board of PharmacyPatient CareRetail PharmacyHealthcare ComplianceImmunizationsClinical KnowledgeCustomer Interaction

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
Fulfill prescriptions safely, promptly, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person and by phone
Offer immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Expand clinical and technical knowledge and respond to feedback
Travel voluntarily to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Comply with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where permitted and trained
For Technician Immunizer duties: prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, 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 old
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 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 verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
Ability to use mathematics to determine tablet quantities, days’ supply, and bottles needed
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; stoop; and perform repetitive finger movements
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 pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service settings
Ability to work in the home store and across the market at 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
Company training program
Additional licensure and training support for Technician Immunizer status