Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 60,174,000 - 65,904,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Pre-tax and Roth options

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Paul, MN is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support a high-volume facility by accurately preparing, packaging, and labeling medications in compliance with quality and regulatory standards.

You will work with automated dispensing equipment such as the SynMed Ultra, manage inventory, ensure timely medication distribution, and collaborate with the pharmacy team to uphold patient care standards. This is a contract, onsite role with benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and pharmacy protocols for medication preparation, storage, and security.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications per prescriptions and facility rules.
• Operate and maintain dispensing equipment, including the SynMed Ultra system.
• Package prescriptions according to facility and patient requirements.
• Meet deadlines for medication cycle delivery and on-time distribution to facilities.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with replenishment and supplies.
• Maintain clean, safe, and compliant pharmacy work areas.
• Ensure proper storage conditions including temperature and security.
• Support inventory security and documentation of medications.
• Assist with insurance-related tasks and order entry processes.
• Collaborate with the pharmacy team to improve workflow and patient care.

Skills

following procedures

pharmacy protocols

attention to detail

team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SynMed Ultra system

Job description

Long-Term Care | Offers Benefits | First Shift

Job Description

This role supports a high-volume pharmacy by accurately preparing, packaging, and labeling medications while maintaining strict quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The pharmacy technician works with automated dispensing equipment, supports inventory and supply management, and helps ensure timely delivery of medication cycles for patients and care facilities.

Responsibilities

• Accurately retrieve, count, measure, prepare, package, and label medications in accordance with prescriptions and facility requirements.
• Operate, monitor, and properly maintain pharmacy equipment related to dispensing duties, including the SynMed Ultra system.
• Package prescriptions according to the specific requirements of facilities and individual patients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Work each day to meet established deadlines for medication cycle delivery and support on-time distribution to all assigned facilities.
• Assist in maintaining and managing pharmacy supplies, including monitoring stock levels and notifying appropriate staff of replenishment needs.
• Clean and assist in the maintenance of equipment and work areas to support a safe, organized, and compliant pharmacy environment.
• Assist in maintaining proper storage conditions for medications, including temperature and security requirements for drug inventory.
• Support the security of drug inventory by following established procedures for handling, storing, and documenting medications.
• Perform pharmacy-related tasks such as fill prescriptions, support order entry processes, and assist with insurance-related activities as needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacy team members to resolve issues, improve workflow efficiency, and uphold high standards of patient care.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed procedures and pharmacy protocols for medication preparation, storage, and security.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician registration.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Saint Paul, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Paul,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 19, 2026.

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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