Pharmacist

Actalent; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for an onsite behavioral health outpatient setting in Chicago, IL. The role focuses on safe dispensing, patient education, and strict adherence to state regulations while delivering top-tier customer service.

Responsibilities include counseling patients, immunizations where permitted, and maintaining documentation. The position is contract to hire with a Monday–Friday schedule and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing.
• PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of retail pharmacy experience with dispensing and patient counseling.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois pharmacy laws, regulations, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Ability to interpret and verify prescriptions and medication orders.
• Solid understanding of drug information, indications, dosing, interactions, and side effects.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Provide clear, compassionate counseling to patients and customers on medication use, dosage, side effects, interactions, and storage.
• Deliver a superior level of customer service by responding promptly to questions, resolving issues, and supporting patients in managing their therapies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy and other regulatory bodies.
• Administer immunizations as permitted by the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, following all clinical and documentation requirements.
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions, and intervene to optimize patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for prescriptions, immunizations, controlled substances, and other regulated medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care in outpatient behavioral health.
• Support and participate in quality, safety, and compliance initiatives to uphold high standards of pharmacy practice.
• Perform all usual duties including inventory management, medication ordering, and workflow oversight.

Skills

Active Illinois Pharmacist License

PharmD or Bachelor's in Pharmacy

Retail pharmacy experience

Illinois pharmacy laws knowledge

Prescriptions verification

Patient counseling

Attention to detail

Education

PharmD / B.Pharm

Job description

Job Description

The Staff Pharmacist plays a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services in a behavioral health outpatient setting. This position focuses on dispensing medications, educating patients and caregivers, and ensuring full compliance with state pharmacy regulations while maintaining a superior level of customer service.

Job Title: Staff Pharmacist

The Staff Pharmacist plays a key role in delivering safe, accurate, and patient-centered pharmacy services in a behavioral health outpatient setting. This position focuses on dispensing medications, educating patients and caregivers, and ensuring full compliance with state pharmacy regulations while maintaining a superior level of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Accurately dispense medications prescribed by physicians and other authorized health practitioners in accordance with legal and professional standards.
• Provide clear, compassionate counseling to patients and customers on medication use, dosage, side effects, interactions, and storage.
• Deliver a superior level of customer service by responding promptly to questions, resolving issues, and supporting patients in managing their therapies.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations of the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy and other relevant regulatory bodies.
• Administer immunizations as permitted by the Illinois State Board of Pharmacy, following all clinical and documentation requirements.
• Verify prescriptions for accuracy, appropriateness, and potential drug interactions, and intervene when necessary to optimize patient safety.
• Maintain accurate and complete records for prescriptions, immunizations, controlled substances, and other regulated medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals to support coordinated patient care within the outpatient behavioral health environment.
• Support and participate in quality, safety, and compliance initiatives to uphold high standards of pharmacy practice.
• Perform all usual and customary pharmacy duties, including inventory management, medication ordering, and oversight of pharmacy workflow as needed.

Essential Skills

• Active Illinois Pharmacist License in good standing.
• PharmD or Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited institution.
• At least 1 year of retail pharmacy experience, with demonstrated proficiency in dispensing and patient counseling.
• Strong knowledge of Illinois pharmacy laws, regulations, and State Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Ability to accurately interpret and verify prescriptions and medication orders.
• Solid understanding of drug information, including indications, dosing, interactions, and side effects.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of pharmacy operations.
• Effective communication skills for interacting with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work consistently within a structured MondayFriday schedule in a fast-paced outpatient environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Long-term care (LTC) pharmacy experience is preferred.
• Leadership or people management experience is preferred.
• Experience working in or supporting behavioral health patient populations is beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Interest in expanding experience in outpatient and behavioral health pharmacy operations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in a behavioral health outpatient pharmacy environment. The position follows a consistent MondayFriday schedule, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a designated lunch break from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. You will work as part of a collaborative and supportive team that values quality, compliance, and exceptional customer service. The organization offers a stable healthcare setting with opportunities for professional growth and expanding experience in pharmacy operations. The environment is patient-focused, structured, and professional, with standard pharmacy equipment and systems used to support safe dispensing and clinical services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chicago, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $72.12 - $75.00/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 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chicago,IL.

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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