Pharmacist

Actalent; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent seeks a reliable Pharmacist to manage daily operations in a high-volume setting in Abilene, TX. You will supervise staff pharmacists, verify prescriptions and compounded medications, and coordinate workflow for mail-order and in-person patients.

The role offers on-the-job compounding training and growth toward broader pharmacy management across locations. A Texas license and 6+ months of experience are required, with a Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule.

Qualifications

• Active Texas Pharmacist License (RPh or PharmD).
• At least 6 months of practicing pharmacist experience.
• Familiarity with compounding practices and oversight of pharmacy technicians.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day staff pharmacist operations for safe, accurate workflow.
• Review prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise technicians performing compounding and final verification of meds.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of compounded preparations, including GLP-1 products, peptides and dermatologic items.
• Support medication preparation, data entry and order processing to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Coordinate workflow to handle ~250 prescriptions per day.
• Document prescriptions and activities per regulatory and internal policies.
• Maintain compliance with state laws, standards and internal policies.

Skills

Pharmacist license (Texas)

Pharmacy experience

Compounding oversight

Prescription verification

High-volume workflow

Data entry & order processing

Communication with team

Reliability & professionalism

Mon-Fri 9:00–17:00 schedule

Education

PharmD preferred

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented Pharmacist to support daily pharmacy operations in a high-volume, growth-oriented setting. You will oversee staff pharmacist functions, verify compounded medications, coordinate workflow, and ensure safe, accurate dispensing for both mail-order and in-person patients. This role offers on-the-job training in compounding, strong long-term career growth, and the opportunity to develop pharmacy management experience across multiple locations.

Job Title: Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day staff pharmacist operations to ensure safe, accurate, and efficient pharmacy workflow.
• Review and verify prescriptions for appropriateness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians who perform compounding activities, providing oversight, guidance, and final verification of compounded medications.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of compounded preparations, including GLP-1 medications, peptides, dermatologic products, shampoos, sexual performance medications, and physical endurance medications.
• Support medication preparation, data entry, and order processing to maintain timely and accurate prescription fulfillment.
• Coordinate workflow to manage a volume of approximately 250 prescriptions per day, prioritizing tasks to meet patient and operational needs.
• Ensure proper documentation of prescriptions, compounded products, and pharmacy activities in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Maintain compliance with state pharmacy laws, professional standards, and internal policies related to dispensing and compounding.
• Collaborate with pharmacy technicians and other team members to maintain a positive, efficient, and patient-focused work environment.
• Participate in on-the-job training related to sterile and non-sterile compounding processes and apply this knowledge to daily practice.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of pharmacy processes, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Develop and demonstrate leadership and management capabilities with the potential to assume expanded responsibilities at additional locations in the future.

Essential Skills

• Active Texas Pharmacist License (RPh or PharmD).
• At least 6 months of experience as a practicing pharmacist.
• Familiarity with compounding practices and what compounding entails, even if formal hands-on compounding experience is limited.
• Ability to verify and oversee compounded medications prepared by pharmacy technicians.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in prescription verification and medication preparation.
• Ability to manage workflow in a high-volume environment handling approximately 250 prescriptions per day.
• Proficiency in pharmacy operations such as data entry, order processing, and medication dispensing.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with pharmacy technicians and other team members.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, and ethical judgment in all aspects of pharmacy practice.
• Willingness to work a consistent Monday through Friday schedule from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree is highly valued.
• Experience in retail pharmacy, pharmacy benefits management, pharmacy management, or other pharmacy practice settings.
• Exposure to or experience with sterile or non-sterile compounding, particularly for GLP-1s, peptides, dermatologic products, shampoos, sexual performance medications, and physical endurance medications.
• Interest in gaining pharmacy management experience, with potential future opportunities for expanded management roles at additional sites.
• Openness to obtaining pharmacist licensure in other states, such as California and Florida, for future advancement opportunities (not required at the start).
• Motivated, proactive, and go-getter mindset with a strong desire to learn and grow within the organization.
• Willingness to work in a contract-to-hire arrangement, accumulating paid time off hours during the contract period (use of PTO begins upon conversion to permanent employment).
• Comfort working in a mail-order-focused pharmacy environment while also serving patients who pick up medications in person.
• Ability to adapt to a growing team and evolving processes as additional pharmacy technicians and pharmacists join the operation.

Location Information

This role is based at a pharmacy location in Abilene, Texas, operating Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with no weekend shifts or overnight/on-call responsibilities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Abilene, TX.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/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 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abilene,TX.

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.

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