Certified Pharmacy Technician, Level 1, Dispensing (2ND Shift)

CVS Health • Mount Prospect, IL

11d • $17 - $31

About The Position

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. Position Summary As a Pharmacy Technician L1, Dispensing 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. Pharmacy Technician, 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. You may be asked to support the shipping handler functions such as manually metering packages and placement of packages to be sorted for shipment. 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 excellent attendance, 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: Sunday: 2:00 PM – 12:25 AM Monday: 3:00 PM – 1:25 AM Tuesday: 3:00 PM – 1:25 AM Wednesday: 3:00 PM – 1:25 AM Starting Pay for this role is $18.60 (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential) with opportunities to advance in as soon as 6 months (based on your skill-level)!

Requirements

• Verifiable high school diploma or GED required
• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR)
• 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.
• Basic computer proficiency
• Lift up to 40 pounds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attendance
• High degree of reliability
• Professionalism
• Problem-solving ability
• Collaborative team-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Completion of a Technician Training Program
• Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities

• Maintaining licensure and compliance training
• Flexibility to perform duties across multiple functional areas.
• Read and comprehend English
• Perform basic math (including dosage and days’ supply calculations)
• Stand for extended periods
• Reach, twist, bend, stoop, walk, and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Detail focused and task orientated.
• Regular and predictable attendance
• Colleague will be required to work mandatory overtime/extended work week when needed
• Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and workflow changes

Benefits

• Affordable medical plan options, a 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions), and an employee stock purchase plan.
• No-cost programs for all colleagues including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
• Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
• For more information, visit https://jobs.cvshealth.com/us/en/benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED