Pharmacy Technician

CVS Health

CVS Health Pharmacy Technician supporting safe prescription fulfillment and patient services in Virginia retail pharmacies. Assisting pharmacy operations, inventory, immunizations, and customer care.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeRadford • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $24 per hourWebsite

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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 a high standard of customer care.

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Pharmacy Technician ExperiencePrescription FulfillmentPatient ServiceImmunization AdministrationInventory Management

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Hard Skills

Prescription VerificationMathematical ReasoningSOP ComplianceMedication DeliveryPoint-of-Care Testing

Soft Skills

Active ListeningEmpathetic CommunicationProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationCustomer Service

Certifications & Qualifications

State Pharmacy LicensureNational Certification

Industry Keywords

Pharmacy PracticeHealth ServicesPatient InteractionRetail PharmacyRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within the store
Serve as an initial point of contact for patients and customers
Follow SOPs and pharmacy workflow procedures across production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off
Fulfill prescriptions promptly, safely, and accurately
Provide empathetic and personalized patient service in person and over the phone
Offer immunizations and other health services where permitted
Solve or escalate patient problems
Complete inventory activities, including medication deliveries, cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, and waiting-bin inventories
Contribute to a high-performing, safe, inclusive, and engaging team
Travel voluntarily to other market stores for shifts as business needs require
Comply with laws, regulations, professional standards, ethical principles, and CVS policies
Support additional services such as immunizations, point-of-care testing, and offsite clinics where allowed
For Technician Immunizer duties: prepare and administer vaccines, educate patients, monitor adverse reactions, document patient information, and manage vaccine supplies
Complete any additional tasks directed by a Supervisor or Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Comply with applicable state Board of Pharmacy requirements and laws governing pharmacy practice, including age, education, and licensure/certification
If no state minimum age is mandated, be at least 16 years old
If no state minimum education is mandated, have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or a high school equivalency program
Meet applicable state-level licensure and national certification requirements
Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
Complete required training within the designated timeframe
Concentrate on tasks and pivot quickly between tasks
Confirm prescription information and label accuracy
Provide friendly customer service and understand/respond to patient reactions
Use verbal and written communication with patients and colleagues
Apply active listening skills
Use mathematical reasoning for prescription quantities and supply calculations
Identify challenging interactions and select appropriate resolutions
Remain mobile and upright for extended periods
Lift, scan, and bag items; reach overhead; stoop; and perform repetitive finger movements
Maintain close visual acuity for transcription, computer-terminal viewing, and inspection of small parts
Occasionally lift or exert up to 20 lbs; frequently lift or exert up to 10 lbs
Accurately convey and receive detailed spoken information
Preferred: 1–3 years of previous Pharmacy Technician experience
Preferred: experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
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 colleagues’ and families’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time colleagues