Certified Pharmacy Technician

Company: Actalent
Location: Charleston
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pharmacy Technician (Inpatient) Job Description A pharmacy technician supports pharmacists in a variety of tasks involved in dispensing medical prescriptions. Responsibilities include gathering, inputting, and verifying prescription and patient information, as well as organizing incoming supplies. Technicians may also prepare labels, manage routine prepackaged orders, and handle some clerical tasks within the department. Responsibilities Assist pharmacists with prescription dispensing and related procedures. Gather, input, and verify prescription, refill, and patient information. Receive and organize incoming supplies. Prepare labels and routine prepackaged orders. Rotate through different pharmacy stations during shifts, such as register, filling, data input, insurance/prior authorizations, and call center (mail order). Interact with a diverse patient population, including transplant, sickle cell, pediatrics, internal medicine, and employee medications. Handle high volume of prescriptions, approximately 1200 scripts per day. Essential Skills 1-2 years of pharmacy technician experience. 1 year of experience doing compounding. Active PTCB certification within 6 months of employment. SC State license with Board of Pharmacy (BOP). Experience in inpatient settings. Additional Skills & Qualifications Pharmacy technician certification and license. Experience in retail pharmacy and data entry. Understanding of insurance and prior authorization processes. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team. Proactive and able to initiate tasks during slower periods. Work Environment The position is within an outpatient pharmacy located in a hospital. The team consists of 50 members, including pharmacists, pharmacy interns, and pharmacy technicians. It is a fast-paced environment where technicians are on their feet throughout the day. Technicians must be comfortable with face-to-face patient interactions. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charleston, SC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $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 Charleston,SC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 3, 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. 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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