Pharmacy Technician - Staging

Pharmacy Technician - Staging

Job Description

The Pharmacy Technician - Staging supports prescription fulfillment operations by accurately preparing medication orders for pharmacist review in a closed-door pharmacy setting. This role focuses on selecting, labeling, scanning, and packaging medications while maintaining an organized, compliant, and efficient work environment in line with all applicable pharmacy regulations.

Responsibilities

• Stage bulk medications for the fulfillment area to ensure efficient processing of orders.
• Prepare prescriptions for pharmacist verification with a strong focus on accuracy, completeness, and efficiency.
• Process daily medication orders in a timely manner while following established priorities, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Assist with returned medications, including proper sorting, recycling, or disposal according to pharmacy policy and regulatory requirements.
• Support the pre-packaging of high-volume medications during slower order periods, including accurate labeling and restocking of inventory.
• Package medications and related materials by hand as required to meet shipping and quality standards.
• Follow all applicable federal and state regulations, including HIPAA guidelines and pharmacy practice standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, and fully stocked workstations at all times to support safe and efficient operations.
• Notify the supervising pharmacist promptly of any issues such as scanning errors, product discrepancies, or potential safety 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 based on operational and patient care needs.

Essential Skills

• Experience working in a pharmacy or healthcare environment with an understanding of prescription workflows.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally.
• Pharmacy technician certification, demonstrating foundational knowledge of pharmacy operations and medication handling.
• Proficiency with data entry, including accurate input of prescription and patient information into pharmacy systems.
• Familiarity with prior authorization processes and related pharmacy benefit procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed procedures and regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when selecting, labeling, scanning, and packaging medications.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• MN Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
• Previous experience in a closed-door or mail-order pharmacy environment is beneficial.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a pharmacy team and take direction from pharmacists and supervisors.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain a clean, orderly, and well-stocked workspace.
• Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed to support business demands.

Work Environment

This position operates in a closed-door pharmacy environment on the second shift, working Monday through Friday from 4:00 PM to 12:30 AM. The role involves standing for extended periods, handling and packaging medications, and working at computer-based workstations for data entry and scanning tasks. The pharmacy follows established safety, attendance, and dress code policies, and maintains a clean, organized, and compliant facility that adheres to all federal and state regulations, including HIPAA. The work environment is structured and process-driven, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and teamwork to support timely and secure medication fulfillment.

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)

This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

This position is anticipated to close on May 15, 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 : $19 - $20