Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeMebane • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $24 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of delivering immunizations and managing inventory while providing empathetic support to patients and customers.

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Pharmacy OperationsPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription AccuracyMedication DeliveryVaccine PreparationMathematical ReasoningTechnical Knowledge

Soft Skills

Customer ServiceActive ListeningProblem ResolutionVerbal CommunicationTeam Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

Pharmacy Technician CertificationTechnician Immunizer Certification

Industry Keywords

SOPsPharmacy WorkflowFederal RegulationsState Board of PharmacyHealthcare Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Assist patients and customers as a first point of contact
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Provide 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 medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, 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 federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethics, and CVS policies
Deliver additional health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and staffing offsite clinics where allowed and appropriately certified
Where permitted, complete Technician Immunizer duties including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, adverse-reaction monitoring and reporting, patient-information documentation, and vaccine-supply management
Perform additional tasks assigned by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements and laws governing age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, must be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum educational requirement is mandated, 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
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Ability to concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Customer service and team orientation
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and days’ supply
Problem resolution skills
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, hand, arm, reaching, bending, and precision-control movements
Close visual acuity for transcription, computer terminals, and small parts
1–3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician (preferred)
Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting (preferred)
Ability to work in the home store and across other market locations to meet business needs (preferred)

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 patient health care services training and certification opportunities