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Certified Pharmacy TechnicianActalent • Des Moines, IA, US
Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Actalent • Des Moines, IA, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Pharmacy Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Technician to join our team in a long-term care pharmacy setting. This role involves filling and compounding medications, handling phone communications with nursing staff, and ensuring accurate prescription labeling. The Pharmacy Technician will be responsible for servicing 1000 beds and must adhere to pharmacy policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Fill and compound medications, including ointments.
  • Communicate with nursing staff via phone to confirm dosage information.
  • Fill prescriptions for a facility servicing 1000 beds.
  • Label prescriptions accurately following pharmacy policies and procedures.
  • Work in either the daily fill or cycle fill departments.
  • Handle daily fill prescriptions ready for same-day shipping.
  • Manage cycle fill, preparing blister cards and bottles for 30+ day supplies.

Work Environment

The work environment is casual, with a requirement to stand for long periods. The position involves rotating shifts Monday through Friday, with weekend shifts every 3 to 4 weeks. Weekend work includes Saturday from 9 : 00 am to 3 : 00 pm and Sunday from 10 : 00 am to 2 : 00 pm, with adjusted weekday hours to balance the schedule. This role is set in a production environment, suitable for candidates with prior experience in similar settings.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $20.00 / 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 Des Moines,IA.

    Application Deadline

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 2025.

    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 for other accommodation options.

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    Certified Pharmacy Technician • Des Moines, IA, US