Pharmacy Technician

Community Pharmacy Technician Job Description This role offers the opportunity to support a growing pharmacy operation focused on community-based care and specialized programs. As a Community Pharmacy Technician, you work closely with pharmacists and fellow technicians to ensure accurate prescription processing, safe medication handling, and exceptional service to consumers. You contribute to day-to-day pharmacy operations, including prescription intake, preparation, delivery coordination, and non-clinical customer support, while helping maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. Responsibilities

- Type prescriptions accurately into the pharmacy system, ensuring correct patient information, drug selection, dosage, and directions.
- Fill prescriptions according to established procedures, including selecting, counting, labeling, and packaging medications under pharmacist supervision.
- Sell and dispense prescriptions to consumers, following all applicable regulations and internal protocols.
- Coordinate and perform medication deliveries, including driving prescriptions to consumers homes or to the post office for mailing when needed.
- Triage incoming phone calls, routing clinical questions to the appropriate pharmacist and handling non-clinical inquiries directly.
- Answer non-clinical questions from consumers and caregivers, such as refill status, pharmacy hours, and general service information.
- Provide professional, courteous customer service in person and over the phone, ensuring a positive experience for all consumers.
- Support data entry activities to maintain accurate prescription and patient records.
- Collaborate with a team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to manage daily workload and meet service timelines.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area, including routine cleaning tasks and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.
- Follow all pharmacy policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to medication handling and documentation.
- Contribute to the success of specialized pharmacy programs by supporting consistent, reliable medication access for consumers.

Essential Skills

- Active Pharmacy Technician license in the state of Colorado.
- At least 1 year of experience working as a pharmacy technician in a pharmacy setting.
- At least 1 year of experience answering phones in a customer-facing or pharmacy environment.
- At least 1 year of customer service experience, demonstrating professionalism and strong communication skills.
- At least 1 year of experience typing and entering prescriptions accurately into a pharmacy system.
- At least 1 year of experience filling prescriptions, including counting, labeling, and packaging medications.
- Ability to handle non-clinical inquiries and triage phone calls appropriately.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and prescription processing.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team of pharmacists and technicians.
- Reliable transportation and ability to drive for occasional medication deliveries.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- PTCB (Certified Pharmacy Technician, CPhT) certification is preferred.
- More than 1 year of pharmacy technician experience is strongly preferred.
- Experience in retail pharmacy or community pharmacy environments.
- Proficiency with pharmacy data entry systems and related technology.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy setting.
- Demonstrated reliability and commitment to quality and consumer safety.

Work Environment This position is based in a pharmacy setting in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at a professional pharmacy facility. You work as part of a growing team that is building toward a structure of four pharmacists and eight pharmacy technicians. The environment is fast-paced and detail-oriented, with a focus on accuracy, safety, and consumer service. Typical hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with daytime shifts. Work is primarily performed on-site in the pharmacy, using standard pharmacy technology and data entry systems. On occasion, you may travel locally to deliver medications to consumers homes or to the post office. The workspace is designed for efficient prescription processing and includes areas for data entry, medication storage, and order preparation. Dress code is consistent with a professional pharmacy environment, emphasizing neat, appropriate attire suitable for direct consumer interaction and compliance with safety and hygiene standards.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $17.00 - $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 position based out of Colorado Springs, CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Colorado Springs,CO. About Actalent

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