Pharmacist

Actalent; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Berlin, CT is seeking a Pharmacist to join our long-term care pharmacy team. You will ensure residents receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services, oversee pharmacy operations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include verifying prescriptions, safe dispensing, drug interaction evaluation, sterile IV compounding, and supervising staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school.
• Active Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong knowledge of pharmacy regulations and medication safety.
• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software systems.
• Flexibility for evening, weekend, and holiday coverage.

Responsibilities

• Verify and review new and refill prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness prior to dispensing.
• Ensure safe and accurate medication dispensing, packaging, and labeling.
• Interpret and evaluate potential drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions, and allergy concerns.
• Oversee the preparation and verification of sterile IV medications and solutions.
• Manage daily pharmacy workflow while meeting production goals and turnaround expectations.
• Monitor workflow dashboards and ensure outstanding tasks are resolved promptly.
• Collaborate with pharmacy leadership to strengthen team performance.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Pharmacy software

Education

Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

Pharmacist (Long-Term Care Pharmacy)Make a Difference Through Safe, Accurate Medication Care

We're seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our long-term care pharmacy team and play a critical role in ensuring residents receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. In this position, you'll combine your clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills to support patient care, oversee pharmacy operations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.

If you're passionate about medication safety, enjoy working with a collaborative team, and thrive in an environment where your decisions directly impact patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Pharmacy Operations & Clinical Oversight

• Verify and review new and refill prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness prior to dispensing


• Ensure safe and accurate medication dispensing, packaging, and labeling


• Interpret and evaluate potential drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions, and allergy concerns


• Oversee the preparation and verification of sterile IV medications and solutions


• Manage daily pharmacy workflow while meeting production goals and turnaround expectations


• Monitor workflow dashboards and ensure outstanding tasks are resolved promptly

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Maintain compliance with all state, federal, DEA, HIPAA, and pharmacy regulations


• Support controlled substance management, including proper ordering, receiving, storage, documentation, and inventory controls


• Ensure adherence to third-party payer requirements and pharmacy policies


• Promote medication safety and quality assurance initiatives throughout the department

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise and support pharmacy production staff


• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance development opportunities


• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement


• Partner with pharmacy leadership to strengthen team performance and talent development

Collaboration & Customer Service

• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals


• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve medication-related concerns


• Support emergency and routine medication needs for long-term care residents


• Participate in on-call and operational coverage as needed

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy


• Active Pharmacist license in good standing


• Strong understanding of pharmacy regulations and medication safety practices


• Excellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities


• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy


• Effective verbal and written communication skills


• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment


• Proficiency with pharmacy software systems and workflow technology


• Flexibility to support evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)


• Previous long-term care pharmacy experience


• Experience handling controlled substances and DEA compliance requirements


• Prior experience supervising or mentoring pharmacy team members


• Ability to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

Schedule

Primary Schedule:

• Monday through Friday


• Evening shift: approximately 3:30 PM 12:00 AM

Additional Coverage:

• Every other weekend: approximately 7:00 AM 6:00 PM


• Rotating on-call, holiday, and overtime coverage as needed

Why Join Us?

• Make a meaningful impact on patient care within the long-term care community


• Work alongside a collaborative team of pharmacy and healthcare professionals


• Utilize both your clinical expertise and leadership abilities


• Join a fast-paced environment focused on quality, safety, and service excellence


• Help ensure patients receive the medications they need, when they need them

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Berlin, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berlin,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 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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