URGENTLY HIRING: Registered Pharmacy Technician

Actalent; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is hiring for a Pharmacy Technician to support a highly automated central fill pharmacy in Plainfield, IN. You will fill prescriptions, replenish automated dispensing stations, package medications, and stock completed packages in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes adherence to inventory controls, accurate labeling and counting, and collaboration with pharmacists and shipping coordinators to meet daily production and quality goals. Onsite, first-shift hours apply.

Qualifications

• Meets state requirements to work as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician in Indiana.
• Experience working in fulfillment or similar operations is preferred.
• Experience with automated inventory control scanners and systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including inventory systems and counting machines.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates; calibrate machines to minimize breakage.
• Troubleshoot issues with automated pill cells to minimize downtime.
• Sort and store incoming pharmaceutical freight; report low stock levels.
• Ensure first‑in, first‑out stock rotation to maintain product integrity.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician license (IN)

Active Indiana registration

Attention to detail

Fast-paced production experience

Inventory systems experience

Tools

Automated dispensing machines

Inventory management systems

Job description

Job Description

This role supports a highly automated central fill pharmacy that packages and distributes medications to retail pharmacies across multiple states. The Pharmacy Technician manually fills prescriptions, replenishes medications for automated dispensing stations, packages medications, stocks completed packages, and performs related tasks to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient prescription fulfillment in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain pharmacy systems and technology, including inventory systems and automated medication counting machines, by preparing informational records and reports to ensure accurate data and compliance with policies and regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels and expiration dates for pharmaceuticals, calibrate automated machines, apply appropriate settings for pills and capsules to minimize breakage, and ensure medications are continuously replenished using computer and scanner systems.
• Troubleshoot issues with automated pill cells, such as jamming, throughout production to maintain consistent workflow and minimize downtime.
• Sort, place, and store incoming pharmaceutical freight in appropriate locations, restock and replenish medications, and report low stock levels to support inventory availability.
• Ensure proper stock rotation on a first-in, first-out basis to assist in shrinkage control and maintain product integrity.
• Perform inventory cycle counts and assist with physical inventory counts, creating reports using inventory information systems and monitoring prescription inventory for expired pharmaceuticals.
• Support facility reporting and documentation by entering and modifying pharmaceutical data in systems and forms, processing and submitting paperwork, and creating and maintaining files, manuals, forms, records, and supplies.
• Prepare and maintain communications such as memos and correspondence, identify and resolve discrepancies in records or files, and prepare reports of pharmacy activities and inventory, including mandated testing of counting devices.
• Inform leadership about incorrect or inefficient processes and improper service procedures, contributing to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Ensure accurate and timely fulfillment of pharmacy prescriptions in an automated central fill pharmacy by using scanners to identify and select the correct pharmaceutical product and quantity for each prescription order.
• Verify the size and strength of products before processing orders, confirm display information for pack and quantity, and enter expiration dates and lot numbers accurately.
• Label prescriptions, weigh medications to confirm accurate quantities, and count or pour medications as required for prescription orders.
• Prepare packages and distribute medications within a fast-paced production environment while replenishing automated counting machines to sustain workflow.
• Maintain quality, accuracy, and integrity of pharmaceutical and supply inventory by using automated inventory control scanners and systems to track deliveries and stocking activities.
• Ensure adherence to documented inventory control procedures, including product strategies and resolution of product description discrepancies.
• Audit and test pill cell performance according to prescribed schedules and procedures, manage pill cell information databases, and troubleshoot performance issues.
• Identify and properly discard hazardous waste, process recalled and expired pharmaceuticals, and coordinate disposal or return of outdated stock for credit.
• Collaborate with pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and shipping and receiving coordinators to support daily production and quality goals in the central fill operation.

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 the state of Indiana.
• Active registration as a Pharmacy Technician in the state of Minnesota.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician credential (such as CPhT or PTCB certification).
• Pharmacy technician certification or pharmacy technician certificate.
• Experience working as a pharmacy technician in fulfillment, compounding, or similar operations.
• Ability to use pharmacy inventory systems, automated medication counting machines, scanners, and related technology.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when filling prescriptions, labeling, counting, and weighing medications.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment and maintain consistent workflow to meet daily production and quality goals.
• Capability to stand for extended periods, including standing in one spot throughout the shift, as required by the production environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Retail pharmacy experience, providing familiarity with prescription workflows and medication handling.
• Warehouse experience, particularly in environments involving inventory management and order fulfillment.
• Prior experience in a central fill, pill-pack, specialty or mail order production pharmacy, or shipping department.
• Customer service experience in a pharmacy or healthcare setting.
• Experience with automated inventory control scanners and systems.
• Familiarity with auditing and testing automated pill cell performance and managing pill cell information databases.
• Experience creating and maintaining documentation, including files, manuals, forms, records, and reports.
• Ability to identify process inefficiencies and communicate recommendations for improvement.
• Comfort working with hazardous waste procedures, recalled medications, and expired pharmaceutical processing.

Work Environment

The 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. This is a closed-door pharmacy environment with no face-to-face customer service; the onsite workforce consists of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and shipping and receiving coordinators. The facility operates as a fast-paced production environment that demands a high level of attention to detail and consistent productivity. Pharmacy Technicians work primarily on their feet and must be able to stand in one spot for most of the shift. The position follows a first-shift schedule, typically from 5:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m., with schedules such as SundayWednesday, TuesdayFriday, or Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The environment heavily utilizes automation, including automated counting machines, scanners, and inventory systems, and focuses on accuracy, safety, and efficiency in prescription preparation. The facility observes certain holidays and is closed on Thanksgiving.

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 $17.00 - $19.50/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 18, 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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