Pharmacy Technician

It’s not just a job. It’s a mission.

Altruix is a high-touch pharmacy dedicated to serving behavioral health and intellectual and developmental disability populations. Through our pharmacy expertise, and specialized packaging, we promote medication adherence and improve patient outcomes. Our services help clients take medications as prescribed while reducing administrative burden for providers. Altruix customers achieve measurable results, including 90% adherence rates and a 40% reduction in ER and hospital-related costs. Learn more at

Altruix is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our Long-Term Care team in Scranton, PA (Adams, Ave). This is a full-time, onsite position.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, production-focused pharmacy environment and is comfortable with high-volume fulfillment, packaging, and inventory workflows.

Compensation: For this role ranges from $20.00 – $23.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Production & Inventory:

• Process prescriptions, including filling, packaging, and labeling medications in accordance with state regulations
• Support high-volume production workflows, ensuring accuracy and productivity standards are met
• Assist with inventory management and periodic cycle counts
• Handle returned medications for credit or proper disposal

Data Entry & Coordination:

• Input patient data and medication orders into pharmacy systems
• Maintain and update resident profiles, including medication changes and order clarifications
• Process inbound faxes and triage new prescriptions from facilities
• Communicate with internal teams and partner facilities to ensure timely and accurate order processing
• Answer incoming calls and assist with inquiries as needed
• Support team members and assist with training when applicable
• Escalate issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Active Pennsylvania Board of Pharmacy registration as a Pharmacy Technician or Trainee
• Previous experience in a pharmacy or production/fulfillment environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced setting
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn pharmacy systems
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in long-term care (LTC) pharmacy or high-volume production pharmacy preferred
• Experience with pharmacy systems (SuiteRx, Framework, PrimeRx, or similar) preferred
• National certification (CPhT) preferred

BENEFITS:

• Competitive hourly rate ($20.00 – $22.00 per hour)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) program
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

EEOC:

Altruix is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation, or other employment practices based on any protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Altruix is a drug-free workplace and requires pre-employment drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.