Pharmacist (contract)

Elevance Health; Lowes Grove (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevance Health is seeking a licensed pharmacist for a temporary on-site position in Durham, NC. The role involves reviewing prescriptions, ensuring accuracy, advising customers, and maintaining controlled substance inventory in a retail setting.

Responsibilities include counseling, coordinating with prescribers, and ensuring compliance with state and federal pharmacy laws. Requires NC license, PharmD/BA, and 1 year of experience; onsite schedule Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Qualifications

• Requires BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or PharmD and minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pharmacist.
• Valid North Carolina pharmacist license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacist experience in a retail setting preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy adjudication platform strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains procedures concerning quality assurance, security and inventory of controlled substances and hazardous waste disposal.
• Receives and reviews prescriptions to ensure accuracy and appropriate medication.
• Ensures compliance with pharmacy laws and drug distribution regulations.
• Provides information to customers on drug interactions, side effects, dosage and storage.

Skills

Pharmacist experience

Retail setting experience

Bilingual (preferred)

Education

Pharmacist degree (BA/BS in Pharmacy) or PharmD

North Carolina Pharmacist license

Job description

Anticipated Start Date:

October 26th 2026

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCForward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Elevance Health

Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.

Responsible to perform the duties of a licensed pharmacist. Ensures the safety and security of merchandise. Ensures adherence to laws and regulations governing the sale of pharmaceuticals, and maintains compliance with State Board of Pharmacy regulations as well as local, state, and federal requirements as it pertains to prescriptions.

Primary duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Maintains established procedures concerning quality assurance, security and inventory of controlled substances, and disposal of drugs designated as hazardous waste.
• Receives and reviews prescriptions issued by prescribing practitioner to assure accuracy, appropriateness of medication, and determine formulas and ingredients needed.
• Ensures compliance with laws governing the practice of pharmacy and distribution of drugs.
• Answers questions and provides information to pharmacy customers on drug interaction, side effects, dosage, and storage of pharmaceuticals.
• Engages in consultation with prescriber regarding interpretation of prescription information as needed.
• Ensures that stock and supplies necessary for customer care are ordered, stored, and handled in an organized and efficient manner in the absence of the Lead Pharmacist and/or manager if needed.
• Prepares, fills, and compounds drug and orders by prescribers and other authorized personnel.
• Offers free counseling to customers on how to use devices such as blood pressure or diabetes monitors.
• Strives to improve efficiency and reduce costs in pharmacy area.
• Plans, implements, and maintains procedures for mixing, packaging, and labeling pharmaceuticals, according to policy and legal requirements, and ensures quality, security, and proper disposal.

Requirements:

• Requires BA/BS degree in Pharmacy or Pharm D and minimum of 1 year experience working as a Pharmacist; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
• Valid Registered Pharmacist North Carolina license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Pharmacist in a retail setting preferred.
• Experience with pharmacy adjudication platform strongly preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Job Type:

Contract

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Please note: This is an onsite role, so you will be required to work at 4900 Prospectus Dr Durham, NC 27713

Please note: This is a truly temporary position that will not convert to a permanent position.

Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, contractors are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process. Candidates must be within a reasonable commute to a PulsePoint location.

About BCForward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward's 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCForward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

To learn more about how BCforward collects and uses personal information as part of the recruiting process, view our Privacy Notice and CCPA Addendum. As part of the recruitment process, we may ask for you to disclose and provide us with various categories of personal information, including identifiers, professional information, commercial information, education information, and other related information. BCforward will only use this information to complete the recruitment process.

This posting is not an offer of employment. All applicants applying for positions in the United States must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The submission of intentionally false or fraudulent information in response to this posting may render the applicant ineligible for the position. Any subsequent offer of employment will be considered employment at-will regardless of the anticipated assignment duration.

Benefits Information

• BCForward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

The company is fully committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local pay equity laws. This does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).