Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

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

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in pharmacy operations, including prescription accuracy, patient service, and compliance with state regulations. Capable of providing immunizations and managing inventory while ensuring a safe and engaging environment for patients and team members.

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Pharmacy OperationsPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory ManagementRegulatory Compliance

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Hard Skills

Prescription VerificationMathematical ReasoningInventory ActivitiesPatient Information DocumentationVaccine Monitoring

Soft Skills

Active ListeningProblem-ResolutionVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationEmpathy

Certifications & Qualifications

Technician Immunizer Status

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeSOPsPatient Health Care ServicesCustomer ServicePharmacy Technician

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
Ensure pharmacy operations run smoothly and prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately
Follow company SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, 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 putting away medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging team
Remain flexible for scheduling and business needs, including voluntarily traveling to market stores for shifts
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Deliver additional patient health care services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowable and appropriately trained
Where permitted, obtain Technician Immunizer status and support vaccine preparation and administration
Educate patients about vaccines and refer vaccination questions to the Pharmacist-on-duty
Monitor and respond to adverse reactions and report events as required
Review, collect, track, and document patient information
Monitor and manage vaccine supplies
Perform additional tasks as directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must comply with applicable state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing pharmacy practice, including 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 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
Verbal and written communication skills
Active listening skills
Mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supply calculations
Problem-resolution skills
Ability to meet physical demands, including standing/upright mobility, lifting, reaching, repetitive finger movements, bending, close visual acuity, and lifting up to 20 lbs occasionally
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

Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellness resources
Employee discounts
Access to certain voluntary benefits
Other programs supporting physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Company training program
Required training and certification support for allowable additional patient health care services