Associate Director Of Pharmacy

ACTalent; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Saint Joseph, MO is seeking an Associate Director of Pharmacy to oversee long‑term care adherence packaging and lead a small staff of technicians and pharmacists. You will ensure accurate dispensing, staff coaching, and regulatory compliance under MO Board of Pharmacy and DEA rules.

The role focuses on patient safety, high‑quality service, and collaboration with prescribers. This is a contract‑to‑hire, onsite position with daytime hours and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Missouri pharmacist license required.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Community or retail pharmacy dispensing experience.
• Minimum 1 year in each key responsibility area.
• Knowledge of Missouri Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulations.
• Attention to detail in prescription verification and dispensing.
• Strong communication for patient consultations and provider collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform all pharmacist-in-charge tasks per MO Board of Pharmacy guidance.
• Lead LTC adherence packaging to ensure accuracy and timely delivery.
• Verify prescription data entry for completeness and compliance.
• Conduct final verification of dispensed products.
• Provide patient consultations on medication use and adherence.
• Manage daily operations of pharmacy staff for efficiency and quality.
• Ensure MO Board and DEA regulations are followed.
• Develop relationships with prescribers and healthcare providers.
• Coach and guide technicians to maintain high performance.
• Contribute to a culture focused on safety, compliance, and improvement.

Skills

Missouri Pharmacist License

PharmD degree

Retail dispensing

Pharmacy operations management

Regulatory compliance MO/DEA

Prescription verification accuracy

Patient consultations

Communication with providers

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Job Title

Associate Director of Pharmacy

Job Description

The Associate Director of Pharmacy oversees pharmacy operations with a primary focus on long-term care adherence packaging and effective management of pharmacy technician staff. This role performs all allowable tasks for a pharmacist in charge as defined by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient dispensing processes while maintaining strong professional relationships with patients and healthcare providers.

Responsibilities

• Perform all allowable tasks for a pharmacist in charge as defined by the Missouri Board of Pharmacy.
• Lead and oversee long‑term care adherence packaging processes to ensure accuracy, safety, and timely delivery of medications.
• Verify prescription data entry to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Conduct final verification of prescription products before dispensing to patients or facilities.
• Provide consultations with patients, offering clear guidance on medication use, potential side effects, and adherence strategies.
• Manage the day‑to‑day operations of pharmacy staff, including technicians and pharmacists, to maintain efficient workflow and high‑quality service.
• Ensure compliance with all Missouri Board of Pharmacy regulations and DEA rules and regulations in every aspect of pharmacy practice.
• Develop and maintain professional relationships with prescribers and other healthcare providers to support collaborative patient care.
• Support and guide technician staff in their daily responsibilities, providing coaching and direction to maintain high performance standards.
• Contribute to a positive and professional work culture focused on patient safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Active Missouri pharmacist license.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Community or retail pharmacy background with hands‑on dispensing experience.
• At least 1 year of experience as a pharmacist in each key responsibility area, including data entry verification, final product verification, patient consultation, staff management, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee pharmacy operations in accordance with Missouri Board of Pharmacy and DEA regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in prescription verification and medication dispensing.
• Excellent communication skills for patient consultations and collaboration with healthcare providers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmacy management experience is preferred, particularly in leading technician staff and supporting other pharmacists.
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with healthcare providers.
• Experience in long‑term care or adherence packaging environments is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple responsibilities within a busy pharmacy setting.
• Ability to foster a collaborative, supportive, and compliant work environment.

Work Environment

The role is based in a pharmacy setting with a team that includes approximately six pharmacy technicians and one overlapping pharmacist, providing support and collaboration throughout the workday. The typical schedule runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, offering a consistent daytime work pattern. The environment focuses on long‑term care adherence packaging, prescription verification, and direct patient consultation, using standard pharmacy technologies and equipment. Staff work in a professional setting that emphasizes accuracy, regulatory compliance, teamwork, and clear communication.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Joseph, MO.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $75.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Joseph,MO.

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 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.

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.

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