Job Information
Actalent Pharmacy Technician III in North Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician III
Job Description
The Pharmacy Technician III supports pharmacists by entering, processing, and managing drug therapy orders and handling prescription-related activities. This role includes maintaining patient records, collaborating with team leads, and serving as a subject matter expert in pharmacy operations.
Responsibilities
Assist pharmacists with pharmacy practices according to federal, state, and local regulations, including interpreting prescription orders and notifying physicians of incomplete information.
Manage product replacement orders, obtain missing prescription information, and schedule medication deliveries.
Support patient treatment compliance by updating medication records and triaging calls to nursing or pharmacists as needed.
Utilize internal and web tools to communicate with health insurance payors and providers to verify prescription coverage.
Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance pharmacy operations efficiency.
Interact professionally with internal and external teams to ensure accurate service provision.
Collaborate with personnel to determine objectives and support changing business priorities.
Maintain Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure and continuing education requirements.
Essential Skills
Pharmacy Technician Certification and Licensure
Strong attention to detail and multitasking abilities
Professionalism in high-volume, call-center environments
Experience in retail pharmacy and data entry
Minimum of 2-5 years in Specialty Pharmacy, Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy, or PBM settings
Strong core insurance knowledge and familiarity with online verification systems
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience in a call center or specialty pharmacy environment
Ability to handle 30–40 calls per day with efficient call management
Flexibility to work between 7am and 7pm
Ability to work collaboratively across functions
Work Environment
This role offers a dynamic work environment within a supportive and collaborative team structure. The position is based in a pharmacy space at the North Chicago headquarters, with potential for contract extensions every six months. Employees are encouraged to volunteer for additional tasks, learn new skills, and contribute to a team-oriented culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of North Chicago, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $25.00/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 North Chicago,IL.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 17, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.