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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
Friday: 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)!
Required Qualifications
Verifiable high school diploma or GED required, and
Illinois Pharmacy Technician License (IDFPR) 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.
Preferred:
Completion of a Technician Training Program
Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
Responsibilities:
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
Education
Verifiable high school diploma or GED required
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40Time Type
Full timePay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $31.30This 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.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.