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

CVS Health•Mount Prospect, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 functions such as manual filling and packing, filling medications for automated machines, Quality Sampling of medications from automated machines, and packing orders using automated packing machinery. You may also support shipping handler functions like manually metering packages and placing packages for shipment. The role requires basic computer proficiency and the ability to lift up to 40 pounds, with standing required throughout the entire shift. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential for effective interaction. 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. Applicants should be available for the 2nd shift: 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 is $18.60 (plus $1.25 per hour shift differential) with opportunities to advance in as soon as 6 months based on 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
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
Standing throughout the entire shift
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.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to: Read and comprehend English
Ability to: Perform basic math (including dosage and days’ supply calculations)
Physical ability to: Stand for extended periods
Physical ability to: 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