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Pharmacy Assistant

Actalent
Cary, NC Contractor
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/24/2026
Job Title: Pharmacy AssistantJob Description

We are looking for talented and experienced Pharmacy Assistants eager to join our fulfillment team with the opportunity to grow within a progressive organization. The Pharmacy Assistant will assist with packaging and shipping of drugs, supplies, and patient information according to company policies, procedures, and state board of pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities
  • Prepare medications for shipment ensuring the integrity, sterility, and stability of drugs and supplies.
  • Follow all designated checklists with attention to detail.
  • Coordinate the dissemination of information to patients via package inserts as approved by the manager.
  • Review shipping manifests daily to confirm delivery address and delivery times.
  • Work closely with the Pharmacy team to answer order-related questions, escalate potential issues, or revise package shipping details.
  • Reconcile shipping supply packing slips with invoices and forward to the manager with appropriate notations.
  • Reconcile carrier invoices with the shipping manifest for accuracy in billing.
  • Provide weekly shipping abstracts and usage reports to the supervisor.
  • Restock pharmacy medication and supplies, and rotate ice packs and coolers.
  • Reset the shipping room at the end of each day to prepare for the next business day.
  • Maintain and clean the packing area and pharmacy by disinfecting countertops and vacuuming.
  • Maintain orderliness in the storage room and offsite storage unit.
  • Lock and secure the pharmacy, storage room, study drug area, and packing room at the end of each business day.
  • Handle the discarding of trash and cardboard and coordinate emptying times with a contractor.
  • Lift, move, and manipulate boxes and packages weighing approximately 25 pounds.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Skills
  • Proficiency in pharmacy, order entry, filling, and labeling.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to maintain workflow and efficiency.
  • Reliable work ethic and willingness to learn.
  • Openness to growth and potential movement into other departments.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • Prior experience in shipping departments, labeling, and receiving.
  • Customer service mindset with empathy.
  • Care about the quality of work being done.
  • Ability to accept feedback and constructive criticism positively.
Work Environment

Work onsite in the distribution center with a schedule from Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Every other Saturday, work is from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with a maximum 3-4 hour timeframe. Saturday work is flexible and often voluntary for anyone interested in overtime. If appointments occur during the week, time can be made up on Saturday to equal 40 hours per week. The team typically works until the work is finished, which may exceed 6 pm. Saturday volume is generally low and reserved for true emergencies, usually around 10 shipments. Having 3-4 people willing to work Saturdays is ideal. Saturdays are on a rolling schedule typically only once every 1.5-2 months.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay and Benefits

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

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 Cary,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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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