What Jobs are available for Pharmacy in Chicago?

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
30
**Time Type**
Full time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$18.60 - $28.60
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/31/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Position Summary**
Health is everything. At CVS Health, we are committed to increasing patient access to care, lowering costs and improving the quality of care. Millions of times a day, we're helping people on their path to better health- from advising patients on their prescriptions to helping them manage their chronic and specialty conditions. Because we're present in so many moments, big and small, we have an active, supportive role in shaping the future of health care. Pharmacy Technicians are at the forefront of our purpose as they deliver compassionate care to our millions of patients every day.
Come join our team of dedicated and caring Pharmacy Technicians who demonstrate our core values of Accountability, Caring, Collaboration,Innovation and Integrity in everything they do in our pharmacies every day. Whether you are new to working in pharmacies or are an experienced Pharmacy Technician, we have a place for you on our team to use your skills and talents to serve and care for our patients and customers.
The Pharmacy Technician position provides individuals with an opportunity to work in a leading retail pharmacy company and in a role that positively impacts the lives and health of others. You will work in an environment where the highest professional and ethical standards are maintained as well as full compliance with all Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. Pharmacy Technicians take important steps to ensure all medication needs and regulatory compliance standards are met for our patients and they demonstrate ethical conduct and maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Success for incumbents in this role includes being able to manage all assigned pharmacy workstations and tasks to support the team's ability to promptly, safely and accurately fill patient prescriptions all while providing caring service that exceeds customer expectations. If you like working in fast-paced environments and demonstrating compassionate, genuine care for patients and customers, this job is for you!
As a new Pharmacy Technician, you are required to complete an extensive CVS Pharmacy Technician Training Program as well as satisfy all registration, licensing and certification requirements according to your State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Your Pharmacy Technician duties will be restricted by your manager at first until you complete all necessary requirements. Once you satisfy all requirements and expand your Pharmacy Technician duties, you have the opportunity to continue to build your clinical, technical and insurance knowledge and expertise by leveraging available tools and training to build your pharmacy career.
Are you ready to help people on their path to better health? We are ready to have you join our team and help you on your career path to achieve your goals!
Please note in select markets the collective bargaining agreement rules regarding the Pharmacy Technician would apply.
DISCLAIMER:
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Based on the role and location, this position may require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (including any booster shots if required), where allowable under the law, unless you are approved for a reasonable accommodation based on disability, medical condition, pregnancy, or religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated. Proof of vaccination will be required on your first day of employment or within the first few months in the position, depending on the role and location. If you are considered for a role, more information will be provided during the hiring process.
**Required Qualifications**
+ Must be at least 16 years of age
+ Licensure requirements vary by state
+ Attention and Focuso The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
+ Customer Service Orientationo Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly mannero Notice and understand customers' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skillso Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with customers and colleagueso Actively listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoningo The ability to use math to solve a problem, such as calculating day's supply of a prescription
+ Problem Resolutiono Is able to judge when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong; recognizing there is a problemo Choosing the best course of action when faced with a complex situation with several available optionsPHYSICAL DEMANDS:
+ Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time
+ Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for moving from one work area to another
+ Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
+ Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
+ Stooping to a considerable degree and requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles
+ Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Visual Acuity:o The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs; exerting up to 30 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ PTCB National Certification
**Education**
High School diploma or equivalent preferred but not required.
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
20
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.95 - $27.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/30/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
20
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.70 - $16.70
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/29/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
40
**Time Type**
Full time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.95 - $27.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/26/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
20
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.70 - $16.70
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/27/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
12
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.95 - $27.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/27/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

**Job Description**
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Medical Center
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Pharmacy
**Work Type:** Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)
**Shift:** Shift 1
**Work Schedule:** 8 Hr (7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page ( Range:** $19 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush's anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.
**Summary:**
The Pharmacy Technician Intern assists licensed pharmacists in the practice of pharmacy, demonstrating leadership and initiative, and fulfilling the needs of the department and the Medical Center. The Pharmacy Technician Intern is involved in the training of newly hired pharmacy technicians and pharmacy technician interns. The pharmacy intern exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
**Job Responsibilities:**
Recognizes and identifies various classifications of medications, medication names, dosage forms and routes of administration.
Ability to use available print and online references as appropriate.
Understands the pharmacy workflow including accurate and timely filling and delivery for first doses, pyxis refills, cart fill and batches.
Understands the pharmacy workflow for medication returns and medication disposal.
Performs pharmaceutical calculations accurately including fundamental math calculations, metric conversions, pharmaceutical dose calculations and parenteral dose calculations.
Responsible for the accurate interpretation of EPIC pharmacy labels.
Ability to appropriately label all medication dosage forms including auxiliary labels for expiration and storage as required.
Responsible for the accurate and timely filling and delivery of patient-specific medications and Pyxis restocks. Ability to troubleshoot Pyxis equipment (i.e.: failed drawers, inventory, outdates).
Ability to utilize technology in the pharmacy (i.e.: Carousels, Epic, Pharmacy Ideas) as needed for assigned duties.
Assists in non-sterile compounding and repackaging of enteral medications.
Responsible for answering phones, assisting callers with missing medication requests.
Responsible for utilization of Epic for technical requests (i.e.: missing medications, Pyxis out of stock and responding to In- basket messages).
Responsible for inventory, storage and supply maintenance of assigned areas.
Follows stock rotation practices when putting away medication orders.
Responsible for exchanging emergency carts and completion of required documentation as assigned.
Responsible for knowing the laws and regulations related to controlled substances which impact appropriate dispensing, handling, and storage.
Maintain cleanliness of all equipment and work areas.
Actively participates in various departmental committees and educational activities as assigned.
**Under the direct supervision of the pharmacist the Pharmacy Technician Intern may perform:**
Medication admission histories
Medication discharge counseling
Drug Use Evaluation
Any other duties as assigned.
Behavioral and Leadership Responsibilities
Interacts professionally and appropriately with other health professionals and RUMC employees.
Demonstrates ability to coach/train other technicians and pharmacy students.
Demonstrates adaptability, initiates action, manages work, contributes to team success, communication, professional knowledge and technical skills, continuous learning and exhibits a passion for the Rush Mission, Vision and Values according to the Department of Pharmacy Technician Career Ladder expectations.
Will participate in evening medication reconciliation once weekly during P3 year to assist achieving department's goals in medication histories for high-risk patients.
**Job Requirements:**
Currently enrolled at an accredited college of pharmacy A current Pharmacy Technician Student license for the state of IL
Ability to effectively follow directions, analyze problems and interpret analytical data.
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on customer service skills.
Accountable for his/her actions, progress and development.
Attention to detail to provide high quality care and accurate medication preparation.
Ability to operate technology accurately and efficiently by the end of the defined training period Consistently demonstrates leadership and initiative to peers and others in handling workload. Planning, prioritizing, and analyzing situations are frequently required. Consistent outstanding attendance record relating to tardiness and absences. Willing to fill unscheduled absences as required. Preferred Strong desire to learn and grow professionally. Superior time management skills in order to balance school and work without compromising either.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Work Environment Equipment/Machines Used in Performing Work: Microsoft Outlook, Epic, pharmacy automation, fax machine, copier and other office equipment as necessary. Working Conditions: May be exposed to certain hazardous materials, including but not limited to chemotherapeutic agents.
Lifting up to 30 pounds, continuous standing, and frequent walking may be required.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is not a full-time position.
Shifts will vary from daytime to evening and include weekends.
As noted above, once the intern becomes a P3 student, evening medication reconciliation shifts are expected at least once weekly.
In addition, interns are expected to pick up shifts during holiday and summer breaks. It's possible that full time work may be available if the intern is interested.
**Disclaimer:** The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics
**Position** Pharmacy Intern
**Location** US:IL:Chicago
**Req ID** 21868

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
20
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.95 - $27.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/27/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

At CVS Health, we're building a world of health around every consumer and surrounding ourselves with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about transforming health care.
As the nation's leading health solutions company, we reach millions of Americans through our local presence, digital channels and more than 300,000 purpose-driven colleagues - caring for people where, when and how they choose in a way that is uniquely more connected, more convenient and more compassionate. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.
**Job Purpose and Summary:**
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system - and their personal health care - by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day and our Pharmacy Technicians (Technicians) play a critical role in supporting our pharmacy teams to consistently deliver on our brand promise.
As a Technician, you will support the pharmacy team in delivering operational and service excellence within your store. Technicians are often the first point of contact to assist our patients and customers to deliver an exceptional experience. Technicians assist the pharmacy team to ensure that pharmacy operations run smoothly, our patients' prescriptions are filled promptly, safely, and accurately, and we are providing caring service that exceeds patient expectations. Technicians operate as part of the pharmacy team through consistent application of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), best practices, and effective communication. Throughout their shifts and in all customer and colleague interactions, they demonstrate genuine care and contribute to a safe and inclusive culture where all people feel valued and empowered.
Once in role, Technicians are required to complete a rigorous company training program and satisfy all registration, licensing, and certification requirements according to their State's Board of Pharmacy guidelines. Until the Pharmacy Technician has completed all necessary requirements, duties may be restricted by the Pharmacy Manager.
A Technician is responsible for contributing to safe and effective operations of the pharmacy, including but not limited to:
+ Living our purpose by following all company SOPs at each workstation to help our Pharmacists manage and improve patient health
+ Following pharmacy workflow procedures at each pharmacy workstation (i.e., production, pick-up, drive-thru, and drop-off) for safe and accurate prescription fulfillment
+ Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care: creating heartfelt and personalized moments while serving patients at pick-up, drive-thru, and over the phone; keeping patients healthy by offering immunizations and other services at the register and over the phone; and demonstrating compassionate care by solving or escalating patient problems
+ Completing basic inventory activities, as permitted by law, and as directed by the pharmacy leadership team, such as accurately putting away medication deliveries and completing cycle counts, returns-to-stocks, waiting bin inventories, etc.
+ Contributing to a high-performing team, embracing a growth mindset, and being receptive to feedback; actively seeking opportunities to expand clinical and technical knowledge needed to better assist patients
+ Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; voluntarily traveling to stores in the market to work shifts as needed by the business
+ Understanding and complying with all relevant federal, state, and local laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles. Complying with CVS policies and procedures to ensure patient safety, compliance with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, and to protect patient privacy and security
+ Delivering additional patient health care services (e.g., immunizations, point-of-care testing, and voluntarily staffing offsite clinics), where allowable by law and supported by required training and certification
Where permissible, the Pharmacy Technician may also support immunizations, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Completing additional licensure and training requirements, in compliance with state Board of Pharmacy regulations, to obtain Technician Immunizer status to support preparing and administering vaccines
+ Educating patients about the importance of vaccines and referring patients to the Pharmacist-on-duty for vaccination questions
+ Monitoring for, and responding to, adverse reactions; reporting adverse reaction events per public health requirements
+ Reviewing and collecting patient information; tracking and documenting for each applicable patient
+ Monitoring and managing vaccine supplies
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Must comply with any state board of pharmacy requirements or laws governing the practice of pharmacy, which includes but is not limited to, age, education, and licensure/certification
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum age requirement, must be at least 16 years of age
+ If the state board of pharmacy does not address or mandate a minimum educational requirement, must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be actively enrolled in high school or high school equivalency program
+ State-level licensure and national certification requirements vary by state
**Essential Functions:**
+ Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
+ Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
+ Attention and Focus:
+ Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
+ Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
+ Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
+ Customer Service and Team Orientation:
+ Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
+ Notice and understand patients' reactions, and respond appropriately
+ Communication Skills:
+ Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
+ Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
+ Mathematical Reasoning:
+ Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day's supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
+ Problem Resolution:
+ Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced multiple options
+ Physical Demands:
+ Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
+ Lift, scan, and bag items
+ Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
+ Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
+ Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
+ Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
+ Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
+ Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
+ Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
+ Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
+ Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
+ Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ 1-3 years previous experience as a Pharmacy Technician
+ Previous experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
+ Ability to work in the home store, and across the market in other locations, to meet business needs
**Anticipated Weekly Hours**
29
**Time Type**
Part time
**Pay Range**
The typical pay range for this role is:
$16.95 - $27.00
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.
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 our comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits - investing in the physical, emotional and financial wellness of our colleagues and their families to help them be the healthiest they can be. In addition to our competitive wages, our great benefits include:
+ **Affordable medical plan options,** a **401(k) plan** (including matching company contributions), and an **employee stock purchase plan** .
+ **No-cost programs for all colleagues** including wellness screenings, tobacco cessation and weight management programs, confidential counseling and financial coaching.
+ **Benefit solutions that address the different needs and preferences of our colleagues** including paid time off, flexible work schedules, family leave, dependent care resources, colleague assistance programs, tuition assistance, retiree medical access and many other benefits depending on eligibility.
For more information, visit anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/23/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, promotion, or any other personnel action based on race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.