Entry Level Licensed Pharmacy Technician, Dispensing (2nd Shift)

Pharmacy Technician

We're building a world of health around every individual shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health, you'll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Are you ready to help people on their path to better health? Are you seeking a position with growth and purpose?

CVS Health has an exciting opportunity in Mount Prospect, IL for a Pharmacy Technician to be a part of our Mail Order Pharmacy team! A Pharmacy Technician is essential to ensuring patients receive their medications in a timely manner.

As part of the team, you will have an important, uniquely rewarding role putting your Pharmacy Technician skills and experience to work in a closed-door pharmacy setting. You will make a difference by excelling in a complex, high impact dispensing role positively impacting the lives of others. You will collaborate with a team of talented individuals in a concerted team effort under the direct supervision of Team Leads and Pharmacy Supervisors.

The ideal candidate will possess high levels of reliability, accuracy, professionalism, team orientation, and critical thinking skills.

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a pharmacy technician you will be responsible for many aspects of the mail order prescription process. You may be assigned to work all areas of the dispensing pharmacy including product selection, packing and shipping. Tech L1, Dispensing team members are expected to perform any of the following functions: manual filling and packing, fill medications for automated machines, Quality Sampling of medications from automated machine, packing orders using automated packing machinery. As a Tech L1 you may be asked to support the shipping handler functions such as manually metering packages and placement of packages to be sorted for shipment.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you must possess basic computer proficiency and be able to lift up to 40 pounds. This position requires standing throughout the entire shift. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interaction across all levels of staff.

Success in this role also depends on demonstrating a high degree of reliability, professionalism, problem-solving ability, and a collaborative team-oriented mindset.

We're looking for applicants to be available for the shift listed below:

• SUN: 2:00PM - 12:25AM
• WED & THU 3:00PM - 1:25AM
• FRI: 3:00PM - 1:25AM

OUR APPLICATION PROCESS IS 2 SIMPLE STEPS:

• Apply online
• Take your time while completing our Virtual Job Tryout

Pay for this role is $18.169 (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential) with opportunities to advance in as soon as 6 months (based on your skill-level)!

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MUST have an ACTIVE Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• A verifiable high school diploma or GED required, and
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification through PTCB or ExCPT through NHA required for all those licensed after 2008.
• Newly licensed Technicians have 2 years from license effective date to obtain their certification.
• Ability to speak, read, and understand English.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to reach/twist/turn/bend/stoop/walk and lift up to 40 pounds.
• Detail focused and task orientated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Work mandatory overtime when needed based on business needs.
• Must be willing to submit to pre-employment screening.

Preferred:

• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
• Formal Pharmacy Technician training or Pharmacy Tech experience
• Experience working in a Mail Order Pharmacy
• Certified Pharmacy Technician prior to 2024

EDUCATION:

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED required

Anticipated Weekly Hours

40

Time Type

Full time

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$17.00 - $31.30

This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full?time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well?being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.

Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process.