Pharmacist

Actalent, Inc.; Cary (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Savings Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off

Job summary

Actalent, Inc. seeks a Clinical Pharmacist to oversee daily pharmacy operations, manage staff, and provide high quality clinical support for a patient care team.

You will ensure compliant dispensing and build strong relationships with patients and clinicians to optimize pharmacotherapy. You will conduct comprehensive pharmacotherapy reviews, counsel patients on medications, and document clinical interventions in accordance with laws and internal standards.

Qualifications

• PharmD degree and licensure to practice pharmacy.
• 2-3 years of counseling and direct patient care experience.
• Experience conducting comprehensive pharmacotherapy reviews.
• Strong patient counseling and clear communication.
• Proficiency with pharmacy software and clinical technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and ensure safety of daily pharmacy operations for the assigned team.
• Manage pharmacy staff to support compliant dispensing processes.
• Serve as primary intake contact for referrals and triage.
• Deliver exceptional customer service to patients and clinicians.
• Build relationships with patients and clinicians to support continuity of care.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of pharmacotherapy per guidelines.
• Counsel patients on medications, usage, interactions, and adherence.
• Document interventions and dispensing activities per regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with clinicians to optimize pharmacotherapy.

Skills

Pharmacy management

Clinical pharmacotherapy

Patient counseling

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

Customer service

EHR systems

Pharmacy software

Phone-based support

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Pharmacist licensure

Tools

Pharmacy software

Electronic health records

Job description

The Clinical Pharmacist provides oversight and ensures the safety of all daily operations for an assigned patient care team. This role manages assigned pharmacy staff, delivers high-quality clinical support to patients, and ensures that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with applicable state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws. The Clinical Pharmacist builds strong relationships with patients and clinicians, delivers exceptional customer service, and supports evidence-based pharmacotherapy to optimize patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and ensure the safety of all daily pharmacy operations for the assigned patient care team.
• Manage assigned pharmacy staff to support efficient, accurate, and compliant dispensing processes.
• Serve as the primary intake contact for all new team referrals initiated by telephone, ensuring timely and accurate triage.
• Deliver exceptional customer service in alignment with internal standards for high-quality patient and clinician support.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with patients and clinicians to support continuity of care.
• Conduct comprehensive clinical reviews of pharmacotherapy for each patient, including drug utilization, adherence and compliance assessment, drug interaction screening, side effect profiling, and drug administration support.
• Ensure that each patient’s treatment plan aligns with evidence-based clinical guidelines and best practices.
• Counsel patients on their medications, including proper use, potential side effects, interactions, and adherence strategies.
• Document clinical interventions, patient interactions, and dispensing activities in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements.
• Ensure that all prescriptions are dispensed in accordance with state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws and regulations.
• Collaborate with clinicians and other healthcare professionals to optimize pharmacotherapy and address medication-related issues.
• Handle a high volume of patient and clinician calls, providing accurate information, support, and problem resolution.
• Use computer systems and technology effectively to manage patient records, process prescriptions, and support clinical decision-making.
• Participate in training and ongoing professional development to maintain up-to-date clinical knowledge and regulatory awareness.
• PharmD degree and licensure as a pharmacist, with eligibility to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• 2-3 years of experience in counseling and direct patient care, preferably in a clinical or specialty pharmacy setting.
• Demonstrated experience conducting comprehensive clinical reviews of pharmacotherapy, including drug utilization, compliance assessment, drug interaction screening, and side effect profiling.
• Strong patient counseling skills with the ability to explain complex medication information in a clear and compassionate manner.
• Proficiency in customer service within a healthcare or pharmacy environment, with a commitment to delivering high-quality support.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer proficiency and comfort working with pharmacy software, electronic health records, and other clinical technology tools.
• Thorough knowledge of state, federal, and board of pharmacy laws and regulations governing prescription dispensing and clinical practice.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for interacting with patients, clinicians, and colleagues.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to align treatment plans with evidence-based guidelines.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing or overseeing pharmacy staff in a clinical or patient care environment.
• Experience in telephone-based patient support, including handling call volumes of up to approximately 30 calls per day.
• Ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships with patients and clinicians.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in clinical documentation and dispensing processes.
• Comfort working in a hybrid model that combines on-site and remote responsibilities.
• Willingness and ability to complete an intensive on-site training period and adapt to organizational policies and workflows.

This role follows a standard schedule of approximately 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The position operates in a hybrid work model, with two days per week in the office and three days working from home once fully transitioned. The Clinical Pharmacist will be on site full-time for the first six months, including an initial 3-4 week training period that takes place entirely on site. Candidates should live within approximately one hour of the worksite to support the on-site requirements. The environment includes frequent telephone-based patient and clinician interactions, with call volumes that can reach up to 30 calls per day. The role requires regular use of computers, pharmacy software, and other clinical systems, so comfort with technology is important. The work setting emphasizes collaboration, professional communication, and a strong focus on patient care and service quality.

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.

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 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 Oct 20, 2026.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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