Pharmacist

Actalent; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO/Leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Pharmacist to verify prescriptions and ensure regulatory compliance in West Chester, OH. This first-shift, contract-to-hire role supports technicians, manages daily workflow, and collaborates with healthcare teams to ensure safe, effective medication use.

Responsibilities include QA participation, medication safety initiatives, and involvement in IV operations within specialty services. On-site position with competitive compensation and benefits offered through Actalent.

Qualifications

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve medication-related issues accurately.
• Critical thinking skills to assess complex medication regimens and make sound clinical judgments.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions and medication orders for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, and potential interactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Support pharmacy technicians by providing clear guidance, oversight, and assistance with complex tasks.
• Assist with workflow management to maintain timely and efficient day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Communicate effectively with healthcare providers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers to clarify orders and resolve issues.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and medication safety initiatives.
• Support inventory control by monitoring stock levels and expirations.
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with specialty pharmacy services, including IV operations when applicable.

Skills

Pharmacist license

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication

Multitasking

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

The Pharmacist will verify prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness while ensuring full compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role actively supports pharmacy technicians, manages daily workflow, and contributes to efficient pharmacy operations. The Pharmacist communicates closely with healthcare providers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers, participates in quality assurance and medication safety initiatives, and assists with specialty pharmacy services, including IV operations when applicable.

Job Title: Pharmacist

Job Description

The Pharmacist will verify prescriptions and medication orders for accuracy and appropriateness while ensuring full compliance with state and federal pharmacy regulations. This role actively supports pharmacy technicians, manages daily workflow, and contributes to efficient pharmacy operations. The Pharmacist communicates closely with healthcare providers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers, participates in quality assurance and medication safety initiatives, and assists with specialty pharmacy services, including IV operations when applicable.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions and medication orders for clinical appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, and potential interactions.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal pharmacy laws, regulations, and professional standards.
• Support pharmacy technicians by providing clear guidance, oversight, and assistance with complex tasks.
• Assist with workflow management to maintain timely and efficient day-to-day pharmacy operations.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with healthcare providers, facility staff, patients, and caregivers to clarify orders, resolve issues, and provide medication-related information.
• Participate in quality assurance programs and medication safety initiatives to reduce errors and improve patient outcomes.
• Support inventory control by helping to monitor stock levels, manage expirations, and promote proper storage and handling of medications.
• Contribute to process improvement and operational efficiency efforts by identifying opportunities for optimization and implementing best practices.
• Assist with specialty pharmacy services, including IV operations when applicable, following all relevant protocols and safety standards.

Essential Skills

• Active Pharmacist license in good standing.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve medication-related issues accurately.
• Critical thinking skills to assess complex medication regimens and make sound clinical judgments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for effective interaction with healthcare professionals, staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Leadership mentality with a willingness to mentor, support, and collaborate with team members.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in long-term care, closed-door, specialty, or hospital pharmacy is a plus but not required.
• Comfort working within structured workflows and participating in continuous process improvement.

Work Environment

This is a first-shift position, typically working from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Weekend shifts rotate, with weekend hours generally from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The role includes participation in an on-call rotation approximately every 5 to 7 weeks and rotating holiday coverage. The pharmacy operates in a fast-paced healthcare environment with a focus on accuracy, safety, and efficient service. The setting may include closed-door and specialty pharmacy operations, as well as IV services when applicable.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of West Chester, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $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 West Chester,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 23, 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. 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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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