Pharmacy Technician
Actalent
Posted Monday, March 30, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005924338
Job Description
As a pharmacy technician, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of a bustling local pharmacy. Your responsibilities will include communicating with doctor's offices and insurance companies, inputting electronic or hard copy prescriptions, filling prescriptions, manually processing prescription orders, and entering data into our systems.
Responsibilities
- Communicate effectively with doctors, insurance companies, and patients.
- Input prescriptions accurately, whether electronic or hard copy.
- Fill prescriptions promptly and efficiently.
- Manually process prescription orders as needed.
- Enter data accurately into the pharmacy's system.
- Possession of a pharmacy technician license or certification is preferred.
- Strong communication skills for interacting with patients, doctors, insurance representatives, and staff members.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience with prior authorizations and healthcare or pharmacy support.
- Proven expertise in order entry.
- Strong customer service skills.
The work environment is dynamic and supportive, akin to being part of a family. You will be working in the closed-door section of a local pharmacy that has been open for 70 years, ensuring a busy and engaging workday. The pharmacy has 41 employees, including 5 pharmacists, and you will never work alone, as there is always someone on shift with you. The owner is actively involved in day-to-day operations. The pharmacy operates 7 days a week, offering flexible shifts with hours ranging from 9-5, 11-7, or 12-8. You will be required to work rotating weekends, and training hours are from 9-5 pm.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Edison, NJ.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $19.00 - $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)
This is a fully onsite position in Edison,NJ.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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.
Contact Information
Email: dcapone@actalentservices.com
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