Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; 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/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in North Chicago, IL is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support patients and healthcare teams in a fast-paced, on-site setting. You will process prescriptions, verify coverage, and help ensure timely delivery of medications within regulatory guidelines.

This contract role offers competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth within a leading biopharmaceutical organization committed to patient care and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Process and enter prescription orders accurately and in compliance with pharmacy regulations.
• Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain missing prescription information and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify prescription coverage and investigate insurance benefits.
• Coordinate medication deliveries and support patient adherence programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medications, allergies, and medical history.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nursing teams, healthcare providers, and internal partners to support patient care.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance pharmacy operations.
• Support daily pharmacy activities, including inbound/outbound communications and special projects.

Skills

Prescription processing

Insurance verification

Patient record maintenance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Pharmacy Technician

Make an impact. Build your career. Help patients access life-changing therapies. Join one of the nation's leading biopharmaceutical organizations, recognized for its commitment to innovation, patient care, and employee development. As a Pharmacy Technician, you'll play a vital role in helping patients access critical medications while working alongside industry-leading healthcare professionals in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. This is more than a traditional pharmacy role. It's an opportunity to gain experience with specialty therapies, contribute to meaningful patient outcomes, and position yourself for long-term growth within a world-class healthcare organization.

What You'll Do

• Process and enter prescription orders accurately and in compliance with pharmacy regulations.
• Communicate with healthcare providers to obtain missing prescription information and resolve discrepancies.
• Verify prescription coverage and investigate insurance benefits.
• Coordinate medication deliveries and support patient adherence programs.
• Maintain accurate patient records, including medications, allergies, and medical history.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, nursing teams, healthcare providers, and internal partners to support patient care.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance pharmacy operations.
• Support daily pharmacy activities, including inbound/outbound communications and special projects.

Why apply?

Work for a top biopharmaceutical company with industry-leading brand recognition. Certified Best Place to Work with a strong employee-focused culture. Excellent conversion potential with opportunities for long-term career growth.

Corporate campus amenities , including:

• On-site fitness center
• Cafeteria and food vendors
• Collaborative and professional work environment

Stability and career development through a growing organization that invests in its people. Make a meaningful impact by helping patients access critical therapies and improve health outcomes. On-site position. Schedule: 8 hour shift; Must be open between the hours of 7 am - 7 pm Monday - Friday. If you're looking for a stable opportunity with a respected healthcare organization and the potential to build a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.05 - $27.00/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 North Chicago, IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 2026.

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)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.