Pharmacy Technician 2nd Shift Actalent - 3.5 Pine Brook, NJ Job Details Contract $22 - $24 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Commuter assistance Health savings account AD&D insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Retail pharmacy experience Customer communication Packing Retail shipping operations Pharmacy Technician License Prescription intake Manual packaging Medication supplies Pharmaceutical order entry Computer skills Patient interaction Materials handling Safety standard operating procedures Medication storage Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Pharmacy software

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Pharmacy Technician Job Description This full-time Pharmacy Technician position plays a key role in safely and accurately preparing prescription medications in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will support pharmacists by processing, filling, and packaging prescriptions, maintaining drug inventory and work station supplies, and occasionally contacting patients regarding their orders. The role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working within multiple computer systems, and a commitment to delivering timely, accurate, and sometimes life-saving medications. Responsibilities Process and fill prescription orders in preparation for pharmacist verification, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations and procedures. Retrieve medications from stock, count and package orders, and prepare them for final pharmacist review. Perform packing and shipping of completed prescription orders to patients, following established standards for accuracy and safety. Maintain drug inventory, including monitoring stock levels, organizing medications, and supporting the management of automated dispensing units. Replenish work station supplies needed for filling prescriptions, such as vials, caps, labels, and other packaging materials. Remove outdated products from shelves to ensure only in-date medications are available for dispensing. Assist with inventory replenishment and maintain par levels of pre-packaged auxiliary items. Work within multiple computer systems simultaneously to process prescriptions, update records, and respond to inquiries. Respond to questions and provide specific medication details or basic clinical information within the scope of a pharmacy technician role. Occasionally contact patients for customer service calls related to their prescriptions, including inquiries about orders that have shipped. Follow all applicable policies, procedures, and quality standards to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient medication dispensing. Collaborate with pharmacists and other team members to support smooth workflow and timely order fulfillment. Essential Skills Active New Jersey (NJ) state Pharmacy Technician license. Prior pharmacy technician experience (pharm tech experience) in a retail, mail-order, or similar pharmacy environment. Experience working with prescription processing, including filling, counting, and packaging medications. Ability to work within multiple computer systems simultaneously to process and track prescription orders. Strong attention to detail and accuracy when handling medications and patient information. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while meeting productivity and quality standards. Strong organizational skills to manage inventory, supplies, and multiple tasks at once. Effective communication skills for interacting with pharmacists, colleagues, and patients. Ability to follow standard operating procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with prior authorization processes is beneficial. Familiarity with automated dispensing units and related pharmacy technologies. Comfort making customer service calls to patients regarding prescription orders and shipments. Ability to adapt to changing business needs, including occasional overtime or weekend work. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve issues related to prescription orders and inventory. Commitment to providing excellent service and supporting the safe delivery of medications. Work Environment This is an onsite role on the second shift in a pharmacy operations setting. The position is full-time at 40 hours per week, scheduled Sunday through Thursday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Candidates must be flexible to work an 8-hour shift within these hours and may occasionally be required to work overtime or weekends based on business needs. The environment is fast-paced and high volume, with a strong focus on accuracy, efficiency, and timely delivery of medications. You will work at a workstation equipped with multiple computer systems, automated dispensing units, and standard pharmacy packaging supplies such as vials, caps, and labels. The setting emphasizes adherence to safety, quality, and regulatory standards while supporting a collaborative team culture focused on reliable patient care. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Pine Brook, NJ. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/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 Pine Brook,NJ.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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 for other accommodation options.

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