Pharmacist

Actalent; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 84,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacist for an onsite long-term care pharmacy role in Abilene, TX. This contract-to-hire position emphasizes accurate dispensing, clinical reviews, and regulatory compliance, with oversight of technicians and production staff.

You will ensure safe medication practices, manage workflow in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient care and production targets.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in good standing required.
• Experience reviewing prescriptions for accuracy.
• Experience with drug interactions and allergy screening.

Responsibilities

• Review and verify prescriptions for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform clinical reviews for drug interactions and allergies.
• Verify packaging and labeling prior to dispensing.
• Lead daily workflow and support technicians and staff.
• Ensure compliance with DEA, HIPAA, and regulations.
• Oversee controlled substances inventory and sterile IV prep when needed.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and staff to ensure safe patient care.
• Participate in workflow optimization and production targets.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Prescription review

Drug interaction screening

Dispensing & labeling

High-volume operations

Staff supervision

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Compliance knowledge

Education

PharmD degree

CPhT experience

Job description

Job Description

The Pharmacist supports daily pharmacy operations in a long-term care pharmacy setting, ensuring that all medications are accurately processed, clinically reviewed, and safely dispensed. This role combines hands‑on clinical responsibilities with operational leadership, including oversight of pharmacy technicians and production staff, while maintaining strict compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations and standards.

Job Title

Pharmacist

Responsibilities

• Review and verify new and refill prescriptions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness.
• Perform clinical reviews to identify and address potential drug interactions, allergies, and other medication‑related concerns.
• Verify medication packaging and labeling for accuracy prior to dispensing.
• Support and manage the daily pharmacy workflow to meet production goals and deadlines in a high‑volume environment.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and direction to pharmacy technicians and production staff.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable pharmacy regulations, including DEA and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist with the handling, documentation, storage, and inventory management of controlled substances.
• Prepare and/or supervise the preparation of sterile IV medications and solutions when needed.
• Maintain accurate, efficient, and safe dispensing practices in a fast‑paced, production‑focused setting.
• Collaborate closely with pharmacists, technicians, and other pharmacy staff to ensure medications reach patients safely and efficiently.
• Provide constructive feedback and support to pharmacy team members to promote continuous improvement.
• Perform prescription verification, drug interaction and allergy screening, and medication labeling in accordance with pharmacy policies.
• Contribute to pharmacy management activities, including workflow optimization and meeting production targets.
• Perform additional pharmacy‑related duties and projects as assigned to support overall pharmacy operations.

Essential Skills

• Current, active pharmacist license in good standing (required).
• Proven experience reviewing prescriptions for accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated ability to perform drug interaction and allergy screening.
• Hands‑on experience with medication dispensing, packaging, and labeling.
• Experience working in a pharmacy environment, preferably high‑volume or production‑focused.
• Ability to manage pharmacy workflow and meet high‑volume production demands.
• Experience providing oversight or direction to pharmacy technicians and production staff.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in all aspects of dispensing and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with pharmacy staff.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast‑paced pharmacy environment.
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills in clinical and operational situations.
• Knowledge of DEA, HIPAA, and general pharmacy compliance requirements.
• Experience handling, documenting, and maintaining inventory of controlled substances.
• Ability to work reliably and independently with minimal supervision while meeting production goals and deadlines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• PharmD degree or equivalent advanced pharmacy education is preferred.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) experience or familiarity is beneficial for overseeing technician workflow.
• Experience in long‑term care, institutional, specialty, or high‑volume pharmacy is a strong plus.
• Background in retail pharmacy, retail environment, or fulfillment is helpful for understanding production workflows.
• Experience with prescription refills, prior authorization processes, and pharmacy data entry.
• Exposure to healthcare and insurance processes, including Medicaid and other insurance plans.
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical products, therapeutic classes, and medication safety best practices.
• Experience with pharmacy management, pharmacy support operations, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with long‑term care pharmacy operations and medication fulfillment for facilities.
• Leadership or supervisory experience with pharmacy technicians or production staff.
• Sterile IV preparation or supervision experience is a plus.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary pharmacy team.

Work Environment

This is an onsite role in a long‑term care pharmacy environment located in Columbus, OH. The setting is fast‑paced and production‑focused, requiring consistent attention to detail and accuracy throughout the shift. You will regularly use pharmacy equipment, computers, phones, and medication carts while working closely with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Shifts include a mix of weekday and weekend coverage, with weekday hours generally falling between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The schedule includes approximately one out of every three weekends with hours around 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., along with rotating shifts that provide two four‑day weekends per month. Overtime, holiday, or occasional weekend/on‑call coverage may be required based on business needs. The role may involve moderate to loud noise levels and requires the ability to sit or stand for extended periods (approximately 710 hours per day), as well as bending, stooping, kneeling, and walking throughout the facility. You must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. No travel is required for this position. This contract‑to‑hire opportunity offers a clear path toward a permanent, stable full‑time role, exposure to long‑term care pharmacy operations, and the chance to deepen expertise in medication safety, compliance, controlled substances management, and pharmacy workflow while providing leadership within an established pharmacy operation.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $63.00/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).

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Abilene,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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 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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