Pharmacy Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Pharmacy Floor Technician PM ShiftJob DescriptionThe Pharmacy Floor Technician plays a key role in preparing, packaging, and processing prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist. This position focuses on accurately filling daily drug orders, labeling and scanning medications, and supporting overall pharmacy operations during the PM shift. The role requires strong attention to detail, adherence to regulatory and safety standards, and the ability to work efficiently in a long-term care specialty pharmacy environment.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Pick, label, scan, and prepare finished prescriptions for final verification by a pharmacist.
• Assist in processing returned medications and recycle or dispose of them according to established procedures.
• Prepack frequently ordered medications, label them, and store them as needed during low-volume times.
• Manually package materials and products as required for prescription fulfillment.
• Pull and pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas, including prepack racks.
• Apply labels to blister cards and scan products to ensure accuracy prior to pharmacist verification.
• Alert the pharmacist on duty about any medication or product that does not scan properly or appears inconsistent.
• Maintain designated workstation areas in a clean, organized manner and replenish all stock supplies as needed.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, to protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends when required or expected to support pharmacy operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth and efficient pharmacy workflows.

Essential Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at a moderate, steady speed while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English clearly and effectively.
• Active, clear, and current Illinois Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy, maintained in good standing and not set to expire soon.
• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or NHA.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a pharmacy technician.

Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a long-term care specialty pharmacy setting that operates on a PM schedule. The primary shift runs from 6:30 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., with every other weekend scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A 10% shift differential is added to base pay for hours worked after 5:00 p.m. The environment is production-focused, requiring extended periods of sitting or standing (7 to 10 hours per day) and frequent use of computers and pharmacy equipment for data entry, labeling, and scanning. Team members may need to work extended hours, including overtime, holidays, and weekends, to support patient needs.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $23.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Burr Ridge,IL.About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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