Pharmacy Technician

Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Job Description
This role offers an opportunity for a detail-oriented pharmacy technician to support a high-volume mail order operation by accurately processing prescriptions and performing data entry tasks. The position focuses on prescription processing behind the scenes, with no direct patient contact, making it ideal for professionals who enjoy precision, organization, and technology-driven workflows.
Responsibilities
- Process mail order prescriptions accurately and efficiently according to established procedures and regulations.
- Perform detailed data entry of prescription information into the pharmacy system, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
- Verify prescription details and documentation to support prior authorization processes as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of prescriptions, updates, and changes within the system.
- Follow pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements in all aspects of prescription processing.
- Collaborate with team members and pharmacists to resolve prescription or data discrepancies.
- Protect patient information and uphold confidentiality standards in all data entry and record-keeping activities.
- Prioritize workload to meet deadlines and support timely fulfillment of mail order prescriptions.
Essential Skills
- Active pharmacy technician license.
- Pharmacy technician certification.
- Experience working as a pharmacy technician in a prescription processing or similar environment.
- Proficiency in data entry with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Familiarity with prior authorization processes.
- Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a consistent workflow.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a mail order or centralized pharmacy setting.
- Comfort working in a technology-driven environment with pharmacy software systems.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team.
Work Environment
This is a full-time, on-site position in a mail order pharmacy setting with a structured Monday through Friday schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., totaling approximately 42.5 hours per week. The role involves working primarily at a workstation or computer terminal, focusing on data entry and prescription processing with no direct patient contact. The environment is process-driven and detail-oriented, with consistent hours and a predictable weekday schedule.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $21.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO. About Actalent

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