Pharmacy Technician

Actalent
La Grange, IL

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

As a Pharmacy Floor Technician, you will be responsible for picking, labeling, scanning, and preparing finished prescriptions for final verification by a pharmacist.

Responsibilities

  • Fill daily drug orders accurately and efficiently under the supervision of a pharmacist.
  • Assist in processing returned drugs and recycle or dispose of them per procedure.
  • Prepack frequently ordered medications and label and store them as needed during low volume times.
  • Manually package materials and products.
  • Pull and pick medications from shelving and other medication storage areas and prepack racks.
  • Apply labels to blister cards and scan products for accuracy checks.
  • Alert the pharmacist on duty if any medication or product is not scanning properly.
  • Maintain designated workstation areas and replenish all stock supplies needed.
  • Follow all applicable government regulations including HIPAA.
  • Comply with departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
  • Work overtime, holidays, and weekends as required or expected.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Pharmacy technician license.
  • Fulfillment experience.
  • Data entry proficiency.
  • National Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.
  • Illinois Pharmacy Technician License.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • Strong computer and data entry skills.
  • Minimum of 1-year pharmacy technician experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
  • Ability to work at moderate speed and handle high volume orders.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Work Environment

This role operates on an overnight shift with a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule (Wednesday to Tuesday). Weekday hours are 8:30 PM to 7:00 AM, and weekend hours are 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM. The position is located near La Grange, IL. Employees will earn a 10% shift differential on top of the base pay.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of La Grange, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.84 - $23.00/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 La Grange,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 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.

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