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Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician

Actalent
Newport, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 6/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/11/2026
We are hiring for an Entry-Level Pharmacy Technician role here in the Southgate, KY area! This is a long-term career opportunity for someone looking to grow in the field.

We are open to entry-level candidates who are looking to get their foot in the door in the pharmacy world. Candidates must have at least a completed High School Diploma or GED and must have consistent work history (working most jobs on resume for 1 years, with some potential exceptions). These are full-time positions working 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri.

Job Description

This role offers an excellent entry point into an up-and-coming mail-order pharmacy environment, with no prior experience required. As a Pharmacy Technician, you operate and maintain automated dispensing equipment, prepare and package medications with precision, and support safe and efficient pharmacy operations. You work closely with a collaborative team to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality service to patients while adhering to all pharmacy policies and applicable regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Operate and maintain automated dispensing equipment in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner.
  • Prepare and package medications with a high level of precision and care, following established procedures.
  • Perform quality control checks on prepared medications to ensure accuracy, safety, and compliance with standards.
  • Adhere to all pharmacy policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal regulations.
  • Support customer service activities by responding professionally to inquiries and helping ensure a positive patient experience.
  • Assist with retail pharmacy functions as needed, including basic fulfillment and order handling.
  • Participate in warehouse operations related to pharmacy fulfillment, including picking, packing, and organizing inventory.
  • Handle shipping and receiving tasks, ensuring medications and supplies are processed accurately and on time.
  • Work effectively within a warehouse distribution and fulfillment environment to meet productivity and quality goals.
  • Collaborate with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and timely order completion.
  • Maintain confidentiality of patient and pharmacy information at all times.
  • Follow safety protocols and maintain a clean, organized work area.
  • Manage time effectively to complete tasks within scheduled shifts and meet operational deadlines.

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must have consistent work history, although it can come from various industries (ideally working at least 1 years at most jobs).
  • Prior Pharmacy Technician experience is preferred, but not required.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Southgate, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $20.00/hr.

Requirements

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 Southgate,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 25, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com 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.

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