Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeSouth Hill • Virginia • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $16 - $24 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy operations, including prescription fulfillment, patient service, and adherence to regulatory standards. Capable of performing inventory management and supporting immunization activities while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws.

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Pharmacy Technician CertificationPrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceInventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription Information ConfirmationMathematical ReasoningImmunization AdministrationMedication DeliveryCycle Counts

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationActive ListeningProblem ResolutionCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy RegistrationPharmacy Technician Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy Workflow ProceduresFederal RegulationsState LawsEthical PrinciplesPatient Health Care Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow standard operating procedures and pharmacy workflow procedures
Fulfill prescriptions safely, accurately, and promptly across production, pickup, drive-thru, and drop-off workstations
Provide compassionate patient service and resolve or escalate patient problems
Offer immunizations and other patient health care services where permitted by law and training
Complete basic inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stock, and waiting-bin inventories
Follow federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support technician immunization activities where permissible, including vaccine preparation and administration, patient education, adverse-reaction monitoring, documentation, and vaccine-supply management
Voluntarily travel to other stores in the market to work shifts as needed
Perform additional tasks as directed 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 of age
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 company 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 quantities and supplies
Ability to resolve challenging patient or colleague interactions
Ability to remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 20 lbs occasionally and up to 10 lbs frequently
Must satisfy applicable state registration, licensing, and certification requirements
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

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