Pharmacy Technician @ Actalent

Job Title: Licensed Pharmacy TechnicianJob DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Licensed Pharmacy Technician to join our team in a closed-door facility dedicated to fulfilling and packaging medications for long-term care facilities. This role offers a consistent 40-hour workweek with the opportunity for a contract-to-hire arrangement. You will be working under the supervision of licensed pharmacists, gaining hands-on experience in pharmacy operations and medication fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist in processing returned drugs and manage recycling or disposal as per procedures.
• Prepack frequently ordered medications, label, and store them during low volume times.
• Package materials and products manually.
• Pull and pick medications from storage areas and prepack racks.
• Apply labels to blister cards and scan products for accuracy checks.
• Alert the pharmacist on duty of any medication or product that does not scan properly.
• Maintain designated workstation areas and replenish stock supplies as needed.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA.
• Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Clear and active Ohio Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Ohio Board of Pharmacy.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to work at a moderate pace while maintaining accuracy.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Experience in medication picking, labeling, and scanning.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous pharmacy technician experience is preferred but not required.
• Pharmacy Technician certification (Cpht) is a plus.
• Experience in retail pharmacy, fulfillment, and prior authorization is advantageous.
• Ability to sit, stand, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently throughout the day.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.
• Visual acuity to see and read fine prints, with specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Must be able to hear normal voice sounds.

Work EnvironmentThis position operates in a closed-door facility that focuses on packaging and fulfillment for long-term care facilities, such as nursing homes and hospices. The work environment is production-focused, requiring attention to detail in prescription preparation, medication picking, labeling, scanning, and packaging. The schedule includes Monday-Friday evening shifts, with rotating weekend responsibilities and potential overtime and holiday work. The dress code is compliant with departmental policies.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00/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 Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Columbus,OH.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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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