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Pharmacy Technician Level - 1, Dispensing (B) Shift

CVS Health

Mount Prospect, ILFull-time$17–31.3/hrPosted 2 days agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$17–31.3/hr
Location
Mount Prospect, IL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License, requiredCPhT Exam And Training Program, required

Job overview

The Pharmacy Technician supports the mail-order prescription process across dispensing, packing, and shipping functions. The role may include manual and automated medication filling, quality sampling, and package sorting. The technician works a 40-hour schedule across four 10-hour days and must obtain an Illinois Pharmacy Technician License, with certification requirements to be completed within two years of licensure.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Basic Computer Proficiency, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredReliability, nice to haveProfessionalism, nice to haveProblem Solving, nice to haveTeamwork, nice to haveFlexibility, requiredEnglish Comprehension, requiredBasic Math, requiredDosage Calculations, requiredDays Supply Calculations, requiredStanding, requiredReaching, requiredTwisting, requiredBending, requiredStooping, requiredWalking, requiredLifting 50 Pounds, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredAdaptability, required

Qualifications

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License, requiredCPhT Exam and Training Program, requiredHigh School Diploma or GED, requiredCertified Pharmacy Technician, nice to haveFormal Pharmacy Technician Training, nice to havePharmacy Technician Experience, nice to haveMail Order Pharmacy Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full 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.

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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. 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.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you must possess basic computer proficiency and be able to lift up to 50 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.

Work Schedule is 4 - 10 hour days

SUNDAY: 2:00PM -12:25AM (Set day) , Then three (3) days between MONDAY and FRIDAY working 3:00PM- 1:25AM

Required Qualification:

  • Apply for an & 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

  • Colleague will be required to work mandatory overtime/extended work week when needed

  • 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 50 lbs.

  • Detail focused and task orientated.

  • Regular and predictable attendance

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to new processes, technologies, and workflow changes

Preferred Qualifications

  • Certified Pharmacy Technician prior to 2024
  • Formal Pharmacy Technician training or Pharmacy Tech experience
  • Experience working in a Mail Order Pharmacy

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.

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.

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: 01/02/2027

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

How this job compares

Set against the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17–31.3/hr
  • Illinois median$17–27/hr606 hourly ranges
  • US median$18–28/hr10,761 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $24.15/hr, is 10% above the Illinois median midpoint ($22/hr) — in the middle half of Pharmacy Technician hourly ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 627 open Pharmacy Technician jobs in Illinois and 13,431 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
Pharmacy Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median (2,657 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 4,534 of the 13,431 open Pharmacy Technician jobs (34%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Pay, requirements and demand for Pharmacy Technician jobs

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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