Pharmacist

Actalent; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Pre-tax & Roth contributions

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Clinical Pharmacist to provide clinical oversight for a patient care team and ensure safe, compliant dispensing of prescriptions. The role supports pharmacotherapy review, patient counseling, and collaboration with clinicians in a hybrid work setting in Cary, NC.

The position emphasizes high-volume patient communications, documentation in clinical systems, and adherence to state and federal regulations. Onsite training and initial in-office work are required.

Qualifications

• Must have PharmD and strong clinical pharmacology knowledge.
• Experience counseling patients and providing pharmacotherapy guidance.
• Proven ability to triage calls and manage patient inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the patient care team.
• Direct pharmacy staff to ensure compliant workflows.
• Ensure prescriptions are dispensed per laws and guidelines.
• Serve as primary intake contact for new referrals by phone.
• Deliver service-oriented patient support and education.
• Build relationships with patients and clinicians through clear communication.
• Conduct pharmacotherapy reviews and assess drug utilization.

Skills

Clinical pharmacology

Counseling patients

Team leadership

Communication skills

Computer systems

Education

PharmD degree

Job description

Job Title: Clinical Pharmacist

Job Description

The Clinical Pharmacist provides clinical oversight and ensures the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of an assigned patient care team. This role manages pharmacy staff, delivers high-quality clinical support and counseling to patients, and ensures that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws. The Clinical Pharmacist serves as a primary point of contact for new referrals, offers exceptional customer service, and supports evidence-based treatment plans through comprehensive pharmacotherapy review.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight and safety for all operations of the assigned patient care team.
• Manage and direct assigned pharmacy staff to ensure efficient and compliant workflow.
• Ensure that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws.
• Serve as the primary intake contact for all new team referrals initiated by telephone.
• Deliver exceptional, service-oriented support aligned with internal standards for outstanding customer service.
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with patients and clinicians through clear communication and follow-up.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of pharmacotherapy for each patient, including drug utilization, compliance, drug interaction screening, and side effect profiling.
• Provide drug administration support to patients to ensure safe and effective use of prescribed therapies.
• Evaluate patient treatment plans to confirm alignment with evidence-based clinical guidelines.
• Offer counseling and education to patients on their medications, potential side effects, and proper administration.
• Triage patient and clinician inquiries and elevate clinical concerns appropriately.
• Utilize computer systems and clinical software efficiently to document interventions, track calls, and manage patient information.
• Handle a high volume of patient calls, responding to questions and concerns with professionalism and empathy.

Essential Skills

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• 23 years of experience in counseling and direct patient care.
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, including pharmacotherapy review and evidence-based practice.
• Demonstrated ability to provide patient counseling on medications, side effects, and administration.
• Proficiency in triaging clinical and patient service calls and determining appropriate next steps.
• Proven commitment to high-level customer service in a healthcare or pharmacy setting.
• Ability to manage and oversee pharmacy staff within a patient care team environment.
• Excellent multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple patients, calls, and tasks simultaneously.
• Computer savvy, with the ability to quickly learn and use pharmacy and clinical software systems.
• Strong communication skills for building and maintaining relationships with patients and clinicians.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in telephone-based patient counseling and support.
• Comfort working in a hybrid environment with both in-office and remote responsibilities.
• Ability to adapt to structured training and onboarding processes.
• Strong organizational skills to manage call volume and documentation effectively.
• Residence within approximately one hour of the worksite to support onsite training and initial onsite work requirements.

Work Environment

This position follows a standard schedule of approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in a hybrid work arrangement, with two days in the office and three days working from home once fully onboarded. The Clinical Pharmacist will be onsite for the first six months, including an initial 34 week onsite training period, and therefore should live within roughly one hour of the facility. The role involves a high-volume call environment, with call volume potentially reaching up to 30 calls per day, requiring consistent focus, professionalism, and effective time management. Work is primarily computer-based, using pharmacy and clinical software systems to review therapies, document interventions, and manage patient interactions, in a professional clinical office setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cary, NC.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/hr.
• 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)

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Cary, NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 16, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Cary,NC.

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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