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Actalent Pharmacy Technician in Minneapolis, Minnesota
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.
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.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 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.