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Actalent lists this Pharm opportunity in birmingham, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Title: Specialty Pharmacy Technician
nJob Description
nWe are seeking a dedicated Specialty Pharmacy Technician to join our team at the Optum AL012 location. The primary role of this position is to fulfill the shipping of specialty medication across the country, ensuring timely and secure delivery to patients.
nResponsibilities
nnnUse multiple computer systems to obtain pharmacy orders, compare them to orders received, and produce mailing labels.
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nnUtilize the best method for product packing and shipping based on standard procedures, including type of packaging and unique conditions, such as refrigeration, to ensure safe and secure delivery.
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nnPrepare manual prescription orders by verifying information, pulling appropriate prescription drugs from inventory, and completing necessary scanning and packaging.
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nnMaintain various machines and equipment, such as IPD machines and auto packing machines.
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n nEssential Skills
nnnActive AL pharmacy tech license.
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nnHigh School Diploma / GED or equivalent work experience.
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nnPrevious experience in a pharmacy tech role.
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nnProficiency in using multiple computer systems for order processing.
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n nAdditional Skills & Qualifications
nnnCertified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification is highly preferred.
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nnExperience in pharmacy shipping is recommended.
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nnProduction experience in pharmacy settings is a plus.
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n nWork Environment
nThe position is based in a specialty pharmacy environment, where you will prepare and ship orders alongside a team of up to 10 members. The work hours are from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. The dress code is casual, and the interview process includes one in-person round. This is a high-volume production environment offering stability within a large organization and plenty of opportunities for growth and cross-training.
nJob Type & Location
nThis is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.
nPay and Benefits
nThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $20.00/hr.
nIndividual 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.
nEligibility 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)
nWorkplace Type
nThis is a fully onsite position in Birmingham,AL.
nApplication Deadline
nThis position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 2026.
nAbout Actalent
nActalent 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
nThe 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.
nIf you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.
nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
nMassachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
nUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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