Tech L1,Dispensing

7505 Caremark, L.L.C.; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Wellness programs

Job summary

CVS Health is hiring a Pharmacy Technician in Illinois for mail-order dispensing. You will fill and pack medications, support automated systems, and help with shipping while maintaining accuracy and reliability. The role requires standing, lifting up to 40 lbs, and clear communication.

Shift: Mon, Wed–Fri 6:15a-2:45p; Sat 7:30a-2:45p; off Tue. 40 hours weekly; prior licensing and IL certification required within 2 years.

Qualifications

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License required.
• Must complete IL Certification Requirements within 2 years of license issue date.
• Flexibility to perform duties across multiple functional areas.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform manual filling and packing of medications for mail-order.
• Fill medications for automated dispensing machines.
• Quality sampling of medications from automated machines.
• Assist with shipping/metering packages for shipment.
• Maintain accuracy, reliability and teamwork across shifts.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Read and comprehend English

Basic math calculations

Lift up to 40 pounds

Stand for extended periods

Education

Verifiable high school diploma or GED required

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 in 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: Monday, Wednesday - Friday 6:15a-2:45p, Saturday 7:30a-2:45p, and OFF Tuesday.

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

Details 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.

Application Window

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

Equal Opportunity

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

Our Work Experience

Our Work Experience is the combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful. They make choices according to what is best for the team, they live for opportunities to collaborate and make a difference, and they make us the #1 Top Workplace in the area.