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Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Tier III

Actalent
Portland, OR Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026
Job Title: Outpatient Pharmacy Technician - Tier IIIJob Description

This position provides technical support to pharmacists by preparing unit doses, handling data entry, delivering medications, and managing cartfill exchanges. The role requires accountability and accuracy in adherence to standard operating procedures while working under the supervision of a Pharmacist responsible for the safe distribution and use of drugs for patients of all ages.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare, mix, and compound sterile medications, including chemotherapy, following aseptic procedures.
  • Perform pharmaceutical calculations to verify medication dosages.
  • Clean and maintain engineering controls and equipment for compounding sterile medications.
  • Assist pharmacists by entering orders, filling unit dose medications, and maintaining medication profiles.
  • Load and refill medications into automated dispensing cabinet stations.
  • Maintain manufacturing logs to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Prioritize new order labels to ensure timely delivery to designated locations.
Essential Skills
  • State of Oregon Pharmacy Technician Certification (CPhT)
  • PTCB National Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • 1-3 years of Pharmacy Technician experience
  • Ability to read and understand medical-related terms
  • Skill in pharmaceutical mathematics calculations
  • Strong communication skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Team-player with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Experience in de-escalating situations with upset patients/customers
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Ability to manipulate small objects such as needles and syringes
  • Knowledge and application of aseptic technique
  • Ability to establish priorities in workflow
  • Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills
Work Environment

The position is located at the Outpatient Pharmacy in Portland, OR, working Monday through Friday with some weekends required. The workday starts at 9:00 AM and ends at 5:30 PM. The initial assignment length is 13 weeks, with a high likelihood of extension and potential for permanent employment. The pharmacy offers a collaborative team atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $29.07 - $39.33/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 Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 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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