Hiring For Pharmacy Technician

ACTalent; Burr Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off or leave

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Certified Pharmacy Technician for a contract-to-hire role in Burr Ridge, IL. The candidate will prepare medications for pharmacist verification, label, scan, and pack prescriptions in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities include dispensing accuracy, processing returns, prepacking, and maintaining clean work areas in accordance with HIPAA and safety rules. Required licenses and national certification, plus data entry and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Illinois Pharmacy Technician License active and not expiring soon.
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification current via PTCB or NHA.
• Proficient in data entry and prescription fulfillment processes.
• Able to follow written procedures and regulatory guidelines (HIPAA).
• Physically able to sit/stand 7–10 hours and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately under supervision of a pharmacist.
• Pick medications from shelving with correct drug, strength, and quantity.
• Label and scan prescriptions and blister cards for pharmacist verification.
• Process returned drugs following proper disposal procedures.
• Prepack frequently ordered meds and store them appropriately.
• Maintain clean, orderly workstation and replenish stock supplies.

Skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

HIPAA compliance

Pharmacy terminology

Teamwork

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

National Pharmacy Technician Certification

Job description

Hiring for Certified Pharmacy Technician.Immediate Joining!!Job Description

The Pharmacy Floor Technician plays a key role in accurately preparing prescription medications for final pharmacist verification in a long-term care specialty pharmacy setting. This position focuses on picking, labeling, scanning, and packaging medications while adhering to regulatory requirements and departmental policies. The role is scheduled primarily on the AM shift with rotating weekend coverage and may require overtime, holidays, and extended hours as business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Fill daily drug orders accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner under the supervision of a pharmacist.

• Pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas, including prepack racks, ensuring correct drug, strength, and quantity.

• Label and scan finished prescriptions and blister cards to prepare them for final verification by a pharmacist.

• Apply labels to blister cards and scan products to confirm accuracy, immediately alerting the pharmacist on duty if any medication or product does not scan properly.

• Assist in processing returned drugs, ensuring proper recycling or disposal in accordance with established procedures.

• Prepack frequently ordered medications, label and store them as needed, particularly during low-volume times.

• Manually package materials and products following standard operating procedures and quality guidelines.

• Maintain designated workstation areas in a clean and orderly manner and replenish all stock supplies as needed.

• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, to protect patient privacy and maintain compliance.

• Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.

• Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required or expected to meet operational demands.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations and patient care.

Required

• Possess and maintain a clear and active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License issued by the Illinois Board of Pharmacy.

• Active Illinois pharmacy technician license that is not set to expire soon.

• Active National Pharmacy Technician Certification through PTCB or NHA.

• Proficiency in data entry and prescription fulfillment processes.

• Attention to detail and accuracy in labeling, scanning, and packaging medications.

• Ability to follow written procedures and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA.

• Physical ability to sit or stand for 7 to 10 hours per day, stoop, bend, and walk intermittently.

• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burr Ridge, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This 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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