Job Title: Pharmacy Technician Specialist Job Description Under the guidance of a staff pharmacist and the pharmacy leadership team, the Pharmacy Technician Specialist will perform a variety of advanced technical and clerical support tasks crucial to the pharmacy department's operations. These tasks include preparing and distributing unit dose medications, compounded sterile and non-sterile products, outpatient prescriptions, and stock orders, as well as maintaining pharmacy-specific technologies. You will also train staff and engage in departmental projects, ensuring compliance with the North Carolina Board of Registration in Pharmacy and other relevant regulations. Responsibilities + Train new or existing staff members and provide direction and guidance to ensure adherence to policies and professional conduct. + Oversee drug distribution activities, troubleshooting, and maintaining efficiency in workflow processes. + Perform medication deliveries, distribute medications to patient care areas, and manage inventory using barcode scanning. + Prepare compounded sterile products, distribute controlled substances, and maintain code cart inventory as per policies. + Utilize and troubleshoot area-specific technologies such as robotics, automation, and information systems. + Follow institutional and departmental policies, ensuring accountability and professional behavior. + Assist in maintaining departmental statistics, data metrics, and workload productivity reports. Essential Skills + Pharmacy technician certification and registration with the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. + Board Certified Pharmacy Technician from a nationally approved certification board. + Proficiency in aseptic technique and compounding. + Ability to read, interpret, and follow complex verbal and written instructions accurately. + Strong communication skills and knowledge of pharmacy policies and procedures. + Capability to perform mathematical calculations for pharmaceutical preparations. + Time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently. Additional Skills & Qualifications + High school diploma or equivalent. + Previous hospital-related experience or formal pharmacy technician training is preferred. + Ability to maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals. + Knowledge of basic medical terminology, abbreviations, and computer operations. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Durham, NC. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/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 Durham,NC. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 4, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.