Fill Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a high-volume pharmacy, accurately preparing, packaging, and labeling medications while upholding quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The role uses SynMed Ultra and involves inventory support for care facilities.

The position is truly onsite in Saint Paul, MN, with two shift options listed, and is a temporary contract with strong potential for transition to permanent openings. Compensation ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration.
• Experience with automated dispensing systems and prescription processing.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications per prescriptions and facility requirements.
• Operate and maintain SynMed Ultra and other dispensing equipment.
• Package prescriptions according to facility specifications and ensure accuracy.
• Meet daily medication cycle delivery deadlines and support on-time distribution to facilities.
• Maintain and monitor pharmacy supplies, notifying staff of replenishment needs.
• Maintain clean, organized, and compliant work areas.
• Ensure proper storage conditions and security for medications.
• Assist with insurance-related tasks and order entry as needed.
• Collaborate with the team to improve workflow and patient care.

Skills

Medication preparation

Automated dispensing equipment

Prescription fill / insurance tasks

Organizational skills

Pharmacy protocols

High school diploma

Minnesota registration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SynMed Ultra

Job description

Fill Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume pharmacy by accurately preparing, packaging, and labeling medications while maintaining strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The pharmacy technician works with automated dispensing equipment, supports inventory and supply management, and helps ensure timely delivery of medication cycles for patients and care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications in accordance with prescriptions and facility requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and properly maintain pharmacy equipment related to dispensing duties, including the SynMed Ultra system.
• Package prescriptions according to the specific requirements of facilities and individual patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work each day to meet established deadlines for medication cycle delivery and support on-time distribution to all assigned facilities.
• Assist in maintaining and managing pharmacy supplies, including monitoring stock levels and notifying appropriate staff of replenishment needs.
• Clean and assist in the maintenance of equipment and work areas to support a safe, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment.
• Assist in maintaining proper storage conditions for medications, including temperature and security requirements for drug inventory.
• Support the security of drug inventory by following established procedures for handling, storing, and documenting medications.
• Perform pharmacy-related tasks such as fill prescriptions, support order entry processes, and assist with insurance-related activities as needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to resolve issues, improve workflow efficiency, and uphold high standards of patient care.

Essential Skills

• Ability to accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in operating and properly maintaining automated pharmacy equipment, including SynMed Ultra or similar systems.
• Experience supporting fill prescriptions, order entry, and basic insurance-related pharmacy tasks.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and meet daily medication cycle delivery deadlines.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and pharmacy protocols for medication preparation, storage, and security.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration.

Work Environment

This position is based in a pharmacy dispensing and filling environment that supports long-term care and other care facilities. Two shift options are available: a first opening from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work every third weekend, and a second opening from 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with work every third weekend. The role involves regular use of automated dispensing technology, including SynMed Ultra, and requires standing for portions of the shift, working at pharmacy workstations, and handling medication inventory. The environment emphasizes cleanliness, organization, and adherence to safety and security standards for drug storage and handling. These positions are structured as temporary contracts to cover bonding leaves, with a strong likelihood of transition to contract-to-hire if permanent openings arise, as the dispensing and filling team experiences natural attrition and hires regularly.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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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