Pharmacy Technician (Entry-Level)

Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician supports prescription fulfillment by accurately preparing medication orders for pharmacist review. In this role, you select, label, scan, and package medications while maintaining an organized, compliant, and safety-focused work environment in accordance with pharmacy regulations and internal policies.

Responsibilities

• Select medications from inventory and pre-pack storage areas based on daily prescription orders.
• Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification with a strong focus on accuracy, safety, and efficiency.
• Process daily medication orders in a timely manner while following established priorities and standard workflows.
• Assist with returned medications, including proper sorting, recycling, or disposal in line with pharmacy policies.
• Support pre-packaging of high-volume medications during slower order periods, including accurate labeling and restocking.
• Package medications and related materials by hand as required to meet order specifications.
• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked workstations for each shift to support efficient operations.
• Notify the supervising pharmacist promptly of any issues such as scanning errors, product discrepancies, or inventory concerns.
• Adhere to departmental policies related to safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Be available to work overtime, weekend, and holiday shifts as business needs require.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support overall pharmacy operations.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a pharmacy or similar medication-handling environment.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Pharmacy technician certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge of pharmacy operations and safety.
• Proficiency in data entry with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with prior authorization processes and related pharmacy workflows.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and regulatory requirements, including HIPAA.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Active Minnesota Pharmacy Technician license.
• Comfort working with pharmacy technology systems for scanning, labeling, and order processing.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacists and other team members.
• Willingness to work a variety of shifts, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

Work Environment

This position is based in a closed-door pharmacy environment, focusing on prescription fulfillment rather than direct retail interaction. You will work primarily on 2nd shift, following a rotation of either 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with every other weekend scheduled. The work involves standing for extended periods, handling medications, operating scanning and packaging equipment, and working at organized workstations. The setting emphasizes regulatory compliance, safety, cleanliness, and adherence to a defined dress code appropriate for a professional pharmacy environment.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Mendota Heights, MN.

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $22.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Mendota Heights,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 23, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $20 - $22