Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, AL is seeking a Specialty Pharmacy Technician to fulfill shipping of specialty medication nationwide, ensuring timely and secure delivery to patients.

You will prepare manual prescription orders, verify information, pull drugs, and package using standard procedures, including refrigeration when needed, in a high-volume production environment with a team of up to 10, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Active AL pharmacy tech license required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician.
• Experience using multiple computer systems for order processing.

Responsibilities

• Use multiple computer systems to obtain pharmacy orders, compare them to orders received, and produce mailing labels.
• Utilize the best method for product packing and shipping based on standard procedures, including type of packaging and unique conditions, such as refrigeration, to ensure safe and secure delivery.
• Prepare manual prescription orders by verifying information, pulling appropriate prescription drugs from inventory, and completing necessary scanning and packaging.
• Maintain various machines and equipment, such as IPD machines and auto packing machines.

Skills

Active AL pharmacy tech license

High School Diploma / GED

Previous experience in a pharmacy tech

Proficiency in using multiple computer

Education

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification

Job description

Job Title: Specialty Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join our team. The primary role of this position is to fulfill the shipping of specialty medication across the country, ensuring timely and secure delivery to patients.

Responsibilities

• Use multiple computer systems to obtain pharmacy orders, compare them to orders received, and produce mailing labels.
• Utilize the best method for product packing and shipping based on standard procedures, including type of packaging and unique conditions, such as refrigeration, to ensure safe and secure delivery.
• Prepare manual prescription orders by verifying information, pulling appropriate prescription drugs from inventory, and completing necessary scanning and packaging.
• Maintain various machines and equipment, such as IPD machines and auto packing machines.

Essential Skills

• Active AL pharmacy tech license.
• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience.
• Previous experience in a pharmacy tech role.
• Proficiency in using multiple computer systems for order processing.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is highly preferred.
• Experience in pharmacy shipping is recommended.
• Production experience in pharmacy settings is a plus.

Work Environment

The position is based in a specialty pharmacy environment, where you will prepare and ship orders alongside a team of up to 10 members. The work hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The dress code is casual, and the interview process includes one in-person round. This is a high-volume production environment offering stability within a large organization and plenty of opportunities for growth and cross‑training.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/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 Birmingham, AL.

Application Deadline: This position is anticipated to close on Oct 2, 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.

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.