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Actalent Pharmacy Technician III in North Chicago, Illinois
Job Title: Pharmacy Technician IIIJob Description
The Pharmacy Technician III position supports pharmacists in entering, processing, and managing drug therapy orders, interpreting and dispensing prescriptions, and maintaining patient and pharmacy records. The role also involves collaboration with Leads and other personnel to resolve issues and complete project tasks. A subject matter expert in all pharmacy operations is required.
Responsibilities
Assist the pharmacist with pharmacy practice in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, HIPAA guidelines, and corporate policies by interpreting prescription orders, entering them into the core pharmacy system, and notifying physicians of any incomplete or incorrect information.
Obtain accurate verbal orders for product replacement and missing prescription information from healthcare providers. Manage patient adherence and schedule medication deliveries according to Pharmacy Solutions guidelines.
Help patients with treatment compliance by entering/updating current medications, allergies, and medical conditions, and triaging calls to Nursing and Pharmacists as necessary.
Use internal and web tools to communicate with health insurance payors and providers to investigate benefits and verify prescription coverage.
Recommend process and system improvements to increase efficiency and productivity in pharmacy operations.
Interact professionally with internal and external teams to ensure accurate service provision to patients.
Collaborate with necessary personnel to determine objectives and support changing business priorities by executing specific tasks, such as handling inbound/outbound calls, prioritizing work, organizing, and performing testing as required.
Maintain current Illinois Certified Pharmacy Technician licensure and fulfill continuing education requirements.
Essential Skills
Pharmacy technician certification and license.
3-5 years of experience in a Specialty Pharmacy, Retail/Mail Order Pharmacy, PBM, or healthcare provider setting.
Familiarity with medical record handling, prescription data entry, customer service, and inter-professional communication.
Strong knowledge of core insurance (Medical and Pharmacy benefit) and online verification systems.
Attention to detail and decision-making skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in data entry and Microsoft Word or Excel.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Ability to work flexibly between 7am and 7pm.
Strong collaborative and cross-functional skills.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, onsite position at the North Chicago headquarters, which includes a pharmacy space. The work schedule requires flexibility between the hours of 7am and 7pm.
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 14, 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.
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