Pharmacist

Actalent; Nicholasville (KY); On-site; USD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly performance bonus

Three weeks paid time off

On-site work environment

Job summary

Actalent, located in Nicholasville, KY, seeks a licensed Pharmacist for a contract role with full-time and part-time opportunities. The position requires a PharmD, Kentucky license, and a focus on safe, patient-centered care. Expect a consistent schedule, strong team support, and opportunities to develop compounding and specialty pharmacy experience.

The role offers a competitive pay range ($61.00–$66.00/hr) and onsite work with a collaborative, high-quality patient care environment.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree required.
• Active Kentucky Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, medication safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Verify and dispense prescription medications accurately and safely.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness before dispensing.
• Guide pharmacy technicians through prep, packaging, labeling, and dispensing.
• Participate in quality assurance to maintain high pharmaceutical care standards.
• Monitor controlled substance inventory, storage, and documentation.
• Collaborate with team to support patient outcomes and operational excellence.

Skills

Pharmacy operations

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

Tools

Pharmacy software systems

Job description

• Consistent Monday-Thursday schedule.

(Full Time and Part Time Pharmacist)

Location: Nicholasville,Kentucky

Schedule Options: Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available

Shifts Available: 1st and 3rd Shift, Monday-Thursday

We're seeking a licensed Pharmacist to join a growing pharmacy team dedicated to delivering safe, accurate, and patient-focused medication services. This role combines clinical expertise with hands-on collaboration, giving pharmacists the ability to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a consistent schedule and strong work-life balance.

Whether you're an experienced pharmacist or a newer graduate looking to expand your skills, you'll work alongside a supportive team of technicians, pharmacists, and healthcare professionals in an environment that values quality, professional development, and patient care.

What You'll Do

• Verify and dispense prescription medications while ensuring accuracy, safety, and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate medication orders for appropriateness, completeness, and potential concerns before dispensing.
• Support and guide pharmacy technicians through preparation, packaging, labeling, and dispensing activities.
• Participate in quality assurance initiatives designed to maintain the highest standards of pharmaceutical care.
• Monitor and maintain controlled substance inventory, storage, and documentation requirements.
• Ensure medications and pharmaceutical waste are handled and disposed of according to established safety guidelines.
• Utilize pharmacy software systems to accurately review prescriptions, patient information, and medication records.
• Assist in maintaining inventory integrity and workflow efficiency throughout daily operations.
• Serve as a resource for pharmacy interns, technicians, and healthcare staff regarding medications and pharmacy best practices.
• Collaborate with team members across departments to support exceptional patient outcomes and operational excellence.
• Contribute to a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Required

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
• Active Kentucky Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Strong understanding of pharmacy operations, medication safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to patient care.

Preferred

• Previous pharmacist experience in retail, specialty, hospital, compounding, or clinical settings.
• Sterile and/or non-sterile compounding experience.
• Additional state pharmacist licenses.
• Experience supervising or mentoring pharmacy technicians.
• Comfortable working with pharmacy technology platforms and electronic documentation systems.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

• Consistent Monday-Thursday schedule.
• Both full-time and part-time opportunities available.
• First and third shift options to fit your lifestyle.
• Monthly performance bonus opportunities.
• Three weeks of paid time off.
• Collaborative team environment with strong pharmacist and technician support.
• Opportunity to develop compounding and specialty pharmacy experience.

Ideal Candidate

You are a pharmacist who values precision, teamwork, and patient care. You enjoy working in a structured environment where quality matters, and you're looking for a role that provides professional fulfillment without sacrificing flexibility and work-life balance.

Whether you're seeking a long-term career move or supplemental pharmacist hours, we welcome the opportunity to connect with you.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Nicholasville, KY.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $61.00 - $66.00/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&DD 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 Nicholasville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 2026.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT STATE LAW REQUIRES A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

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.

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.

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