Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Sick leave / PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to accurately process prescription orders, maintain medication inventory, and ensure compliance with regulations. The role requires collaboration with pharmacists and team members to ensure efficiency and accuracy on the fill floor in Cedar Rapids, IA.

The position is a Contract to Hire with a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, 8 am–7 pm shifts, and every fourth weekend.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Technician Certification or application to the Pharmacy Board for Technician in Training.
• 1+ years of related experience, or equivalent technical knowledge/skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescription information and assemble orders with precision.
• Notify pharmacists of any medication or scanning discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain medication inventory, including stocking and removing expired items.
• Keep workstations and medication storage areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Collaborate with team members and other functional areas to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Participate in training to develop proficiency across fulfillment functions.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to prescription medication dispensing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

1+ years experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration (state regulations)

National Certification (PTCB) preferred

Job description

Job DescriptionWe are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to accurately process prescription orders, maintain medication inventory, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will work closely with pharmacists and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and uphold high standards of accuracy and productivity.

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to accurately process prescription orders, maintain medication inventory, and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations. The ideal candidate will work closely with pharmacists and other team members to ensure efficient workflow and uphold high standards of accuracy and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescription information and assemble orders with precision.
• Notify pharmacists of any medication or scanning discrepancies.
• Monitor and maintain medication inventory, including stocking and removing expired items.
• Keep workstations and medication storage areas clean, organized, and properly stocked.
• Collaborate with team members and other functional areas to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Participate in training to develop proficiency across fulfillment functions.
• Follow all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to prescription medication dispensing.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

• Pharmacy Technician Certification or application to the Pharmacy Board for Technician in Training.
• 1+ years of related experience, or equivalent technical knowledge/skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED as required by state regulations.
• Pharmacy Technician license/certification/registration as required by state regulations; National Certification (PTCB) preferred.
• Quality-minded with a motivation to identify and address errors and inaccuracies.

Work Environment

This role is based on the fill floor, working alongside a manager or supervisor and approximately 10 other fill technicians. The position requires a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday, with 8-hour shifts between 8 am and 7 pm. The role includes working every fourth weekend.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cedar Rapids, IA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $22.00/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 Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 11, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Cedar Rapids,IA.

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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