Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent in Plainfield, IN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a highly automated central fill pharmacy that serves multiple states. You will fill prescriptions, replenish automated stations, package medications, and manage inventory.

This contract-to-hire role requires accurate data entry, familiarity with inventory systems, scanners, and compliant procedures. Shift options across first, second, and third waves provide long-term stability in a fast-paced production environment.

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Active Indiana registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy systems and inventory with automated counting machines and scanners.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates, calibrate machines, minimize breakage.
• Track medication inventory with FIFO stock rotation and cycle counts.
• Enter and modify pharmaceutical data, prepare reports and paperwork.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in records and inform leadership of issues.
• Verify product size and strength, label prescriptions, and prepare packages for distribution.

Skills

Indiana Pharmacy Technician registry

CPhT certification

PTCB certification

Automated dispensing systems

Inventory control

Data accuracy

Attention to detail

Production environment tolerance

Communication with team

Tools

Automated counting machines

Inventory scanners

Job description

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

This role supports a highly automated central fill pharmacy that packages and distributes medications to retail pharmacies across multiple states. You will work in a fast-paced production environment, manually filling prescriptions, replenishing medications for automated dispensing stations, packaging medications, stocking packages, and performing related tasks that ensure accurate and timely prescription fulfillment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including inventory systems and automated medication counting machines, by preparing accurate records and reports, monitoring system compliance with policies and regulations, and ensuring data integrity.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates for pharmaceuticals, calibrate automated machines, apply correct settings for pill and capsule specifications to minimize breakage, and troubleshoot pill cell issues such as jamming throughout production.
• Maintain and track medication inventory by sorting, placing, and storing freight in appropriate locations, restocking and replenishing medication, reporting low stock levels, and ensuring stock rotation on a first-in, first-out basis to support shrinkage control.
• Perform inventory cycle counts, assist with physical inventory counts, create reports using inventory information systems, and monitor prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals.
• Support the facility with reporting and paperwork by entering and modifying pharmaceutical data in systems and on forms, processing and submitting required paperwork, and creating and maintaining documentation such as files, manuals, forms, records, and supply logs.
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in records or files, prepare reports of pharmacy activities and inventory, including state board mandated testing of counting devices, and inform leadership about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures.
• Ensure accurate fulfillment of pharmacy prescriptions in an automated central fill pharmacy by using scanners to identify and select the correct pharmaceutical product and quantity, verifying product size and strength before processing orders, and confirming pack and quantity displays.
• Enter expiration dates and lot numbers accurately, label prescriptions, weigh medications to verify quantity, count or pour medications for prescription orders, and prepare packages for distribution in a fast-paced production environment.
• Replenish automated counting machines regularly to maintain continuous workflow and help the team meet daily production and quality goals.
• Maintain the quality, accuracy, and integrity of pharmaceutical and supply inventory by using automated inventory control scanners and systems to track delivery and stocking, and by adhering to documented inventory control procedures.
• Audit and test pill cell performance according to prescribed schedules and procedures, manage pill cell information databases, and troubleshoot issues with pill cell performance to maintain consistent output quality.
• Identify and properly discard hazardous waste, process recalled and expired pharmaceuticals, and manage the disposal or return of outdated stock for credit in compliance with applicable procedures and regulations.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and shipping and receiving coordinators to support efficient operations in a high-volume production environment.
• Contribute to a safe and organized work area by following standard operating procedures, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Essential Skills

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician, including qualification, registration, certification, and/or licensure as required by the State Board of Pharmacy.
• Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Indiana.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician status in Indiana.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician credential (such as CPhT).
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) certification or equivalent certified pharmacy technician credential.
• Demonstrated experience or training as a pharmacy technician, including fulfillment and compounding activities.
• Ability to work accurately with automated inventory systems, scanners, and automated medication counting machines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in counting, labeling, and packaging medications in a production environment.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, including standing in one spot for most of the shift, in a fast-paced production setting.
• Comfort working in a closed-door pharmacy environment without direct patient-facing customer service responsibilities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Retail pharmacy experience, including customer service and prescription fulfillment, is preferred.
• Warehouse or distribution experience, particularly in high-volume or automated environments, is preferred.
• Prior experience in a central fill pharmacy, pill-pak operation, specialty or mail order production pharmacy, or shipping department is preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy inventory control processes, including cycle counts, stock rotation, and management of expired or recalled medications.
• Familiarity with state board requirements related to testing of counting devices and documentation standards.
• Strong organizational skills for managing paperwork, forms, reports, and system data in a regulated environment.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with pharmacists, technicians, and shipping and receiving personnel.
• Comfort working with heavily automated systems and adapting to new technologies and processes.
• Customer service experience, particularly in a pharmacy or healthcare setting, is beneficial.

Work Environment

This role is based in a newer, highly automated central fill pharmacy facility that prepares and packages prescriptions for retail pharmacies, rather than dispensing directly to patients. The environment is fast paced and production-focused, requiring a high level of attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy under volume and time pressures. You will work alongside pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and shipping and receiving coordinators, with approximately 200 team members onsite. The facility operates multiple shifts, including 1st shift (approximately 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.), 2nd shift (approximately 4:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m.), and 3rd shift (approximately 8:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.), with schedules such as SundayWednesday, Sunday/Monday/Thursday/Friday, and TuesdayFriday. Multiple shifts are available, including options on 1st and 2nd shifts with various day combinations. The role requires standing for most of the shift, often in one spot, while performing repetitive tasks such as scanning, counting, packaging, and replenishing machines. The facility is a closed-door pharmacy, with no customer-facing service, focusing exclusively on registered pharmacy technicians and shipping and receiving functions. The workplace uses automated medication counting machines, inventory control scanners, and computer-based systems to manage prescriptions and inventory. The facility is closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas, and offers a long-term opportunity in a structured, technology-driven production environment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainfield, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.50 - $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).

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Plainfield, IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Plainfield,IN.

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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