Pharmacy Technician Level 1,Dispensing - 2nd Shift

CVS Health; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 48,712,000 - 89,687,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

CVS Health in Illinois is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support mail-order dispensing, including manual filling, packing, and operating with automated packing machines. The role covers multiple functional areas and requires reliability, teamwork, and accurate communication.

You must hold an Illinois Pharmacy Technician License, complete required certification within 2 years, and be able to lift up to 40 lbs, standing most of the shift.

Qualifications

• Obtain an Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
• Complete IL Certification Requirements within 2 years of license issue, including passing CPhT and Backend Technician Training.
• Maintain licensure and compliance training.
• Flexibility to perform duties across multiple functional areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Read and comprehend English; perform basic math for dosages and days’ supply.
• Stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Fill medications for dispensing, pack and ship orders.
• Support automated machines with manual filling and packing.
• Quality sampling of medications from automated equipment.
• Assist shipping with metering and sorting packages.

Skills

Communication skills

Math for dosage calculations

Reliability and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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 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:

• Sunday 2pm to 12:30am
• Monday 3pm to 1:30am
• Tuesday 3pm to 1:30am
• Friday 3pm to 1:30am

Required Qualifications

• Obtain an Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
• License Requirement: must complete IL Certification Requirements within 2 years from the date your license was issued, which includes: 1) Passing the CPhT exam and 2) Backend Technician Training Program
• Responsibility of 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
• Perform basic math (including dosage and days’ supply calculations)
• Physical ability to:
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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 and on Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 10/03/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.