Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Elk Grove Village (IL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) for a 100% remote or hybrid opportunity in the Specialty Pharmacy sector. The role focuses on insurance verification, patient support, and medication access, with both remote and onsite training options.

Ideal candidates have Illinois licensure, CPhT, and 1+ year of pharmacy experience. Position offers hybrid or fully remote schedules, with a 3/2 onsite/hybrid arrangement after training and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
• 1+ year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prescription refills and medication shipments
• Process new prescriptions and refill requests
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and payment options
• Support patients with medication adherence and treatment coordination
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and physician offices
• Track orders, deliveries, and shipment status
• Assist with pharmacy operations and medication fulfillment

Skills

Communication skills

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy software knowledge

Customer service

Education

Illinois Pharmacy Technician License

CPhT Certification

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

• 100% Remote Contract Opportunity

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) | Hybrid or Remote Opportunity | Specialty Pharmacy

Overview

Join a patient-focused Specialty Pharmacy team dedicated to helping patients access critical medications and stay on therapy. This is a great opportunity for Certified Pharmacy Technicians looking to expand their experience in specialty pharmacy, insurance verification, patient support, and medication access.

Opportunity Options

• Hybrid Contract-to-Hire (Permanent Opportunity)
  • 3 days remote / 2 days onsite after training
• 100% Remote Contract Opportunity
  • 4-month contract assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate prescription refills and medication shipments
• Process new prescriptions and refill requests
• Verify insurance coverage, benefits, and payment options
• Support patients with medication adherence and treatment coordination
• Document patient interactions and maintain accurate records
• Collaborate with pharmacists, providers, nurses, and physician offices
• Track orders, deliveries, and shipment status
• Assist with pharmacy operations and medication fulfillment

Qualifications

Required

• Active Illinois Pharmacy Technician License
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
• 1+ year of Pharmacy Technician experience
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Specialty Pharmacy experience
• Prior Authorization experience
• Benefits Investigation or Reimbursement Support experience
• Healthcare Call Center experience
• Experience with pharmacy software systems

Schedule

Training Period

• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (Onsite)

After Training

• Monday-Friday
• 8:30 AM-5:00 PM or 9:30 AM-6:00 PM

Work Arrangement

• Hybrid: 3 days remote / 2 days onsite (Contract-to-Hire)
• 100% Remote (4-Month Contract)

Compensation

• $21-$23/hour

Benefits

Eligible employees may receive:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax & Roth Options)
• Life Insurance (Employee & Dependents)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Transportation Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PTO, Vacation, and Sick Leave (where applicable)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Elk Grove Village, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $23.00 - $25.00/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.

• 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&DD 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 Oct 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Elk Grove Village,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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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