CF Pharmacy Technician I

H.E.B.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

H.E.B. is seeking a Central Fill Pharmacy Technician I to operate in a large, automated pharmacy.

You will join a team producing thousands of prescriptions hourly, focusing on order fulfillment and stock replenishment across multiple production areas. Responsibilities include assembling orders with automated and manual systems, preparing ambient and refrigerated scripts, and ensuring accuracy while maintaining PHI privacy under HIPAA.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• English reading/writing proficiency required.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a production environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and general computer skills.
• Production goal oriented and team-focused.

Responsibilities

• Assemble medication orders using automated, semi-automated, and manual systems.
• Prepare/dispense ambient and refrigerated scripts in fill areas.
• Replenish pills for automated systems.
• Check product integrity and enter lot/expiration dates.
• Clean/maintain automated prescription processing equipment.
• Stage medication for automation and restock shelves.
• Follow SOPs; process out-of-date products.
• Ensure PHI privacy per HIPAA and confidentiality.

Skills

Verbal/written communication

Multitasking

Minimal supervision

Microsoft Office

Production oriented

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma

TSBP license

Job description

Job Summary:

As a Central Fill Pharmacy Technician I, you will be an essential member of a team producing several thousand prescriptions an hour in a large, automated pharmacy. Your focus will be on order fulfillment and stock replenishment in several areas of the production line. You will be working with a large team of other pharmacy technicians to ensure your team accurately meets daily pharmacy production goals.

Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Assembles medication orders using fully automated, semi-automated, and manual assembly systems
• Prepares/dispenses ambient and refrigerated scripts in manual fill areas
• Replenishes pills for automated systems
• Checks product integrity and enters lot/expiration date into the system
• Cleans/maintains automated prescription processing equipment
• Stages medication to be filled for automation and restocks shelves
• Complies with SOP to process out of date products
• Ensures privacy and confidentiality of personal health information (PHI) in compliance with HIPAA
• Assists with maintenance, organization, and upkeep of work areas

The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

Qualifications & Key Requirements:

Intermediate operations individual contributor position providing service or support through manual operational tasks in a hands-on environment supporting daily business activities.

Works under moderate supervision on mostly routine tasks but may deviate from or interpret standard procedures based on knowledge gained through learned experience.

Age Requirement:

• 18+

Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience as a pharmacy technician preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and shift focus in stressful situations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Microsoft Office experience and general computer skills
• Production goal oriented
• Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate clearly in English (required)

Education:

• High school education

Licenses/Certifications:

• TSBP Licensed Pharmacy Technician

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Work in a fast-paced production environment with large team
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays while remaining flexible to business needs
• Use arms/hands in a repetitive motion requiring hand and wrist dexterity
• Work extended hours; stand/sit for extended periods
• Stay past scheduled shift to complete daily production in the event of systems failure or production downtime, as needed
• Regularly lift up to 25 lbs; occasionally lift up to 40 lbs

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Last revised: 06/22/2026