Staff Pharmacist in Itasca, IL

RPh on the Go USA, Inc.; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Housing

Meals/incidental supports

Job summary

RPh on the Go USA, Inc. is seeking a Staff Pharmacist for a six-month contract in Illinois. The schedule runs Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m.

to 7:00 p.m. and requires an active Illinois pharmacist license and familiarity with IV medications. You will oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of medications, manage inventory and supervise technicians while ensuring regulatory compliance and collaboration with sterile compounding staff.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IV medications and sterile compounding processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians or warehouse staff is preferred.
• Proficiency with pharmacy inventory software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of medications, including refrigerated and specialty items.
• Manage inventory levels by ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
• Maintain compliance with USP standards and state/federal regulations for storage.
• Verify medication orders prior to preparation or shipment.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians involved in inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping.
• Collaborate with sterile compounding pharmacists and technicians to ensure adequate supplies for patient orders.
• Review controlled substance inventory and ensure accurate documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and quality assurance audits.
• Work with purchasing, nursing, and operations teams to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Utilize pharmacy software and inventory management systems for tracking medications and supplies.

Skills

IV medications

Sterile compounding

Organizational skills

Supervising staff

Inventory software

Tools

Pharmacy inventory software

Job description

Support critical pharmacy operations within a busy warehouse environment as a Staff Pharmacist. This contract opportunity lasts six months and offers a Monday through Friday schedule from 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The role requires active and clear Illinois pharmacist licensure and familiarity with IV medication.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee receipt, proper storage, and timely distribution of medications, including refrigerated and specialty items.
• Manage inventory levels by ordering supplies and minimizing waste or expired products.
• Maintain compliance with USP standards and state/federal regulations for medication storage.
• Verify medication orders prior to preparation or shipment.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians involved in inventory management, picking, packing, and shipping processes.
• Collaborate with sterile compounding pharmacists and technicians to ensure adequate supplies for patient orders.
• Review controlled substance inventory and ensure accurate documentation.
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and quality assurance audits.
• Work closely with purchasing, nursing, and operations teams to ensure timely medication delivery.
• Utilize pharmacy software and inventory management systems for tracking medications and supplies.

Qualifications/Desired Experience:

• Some knowledge of IV medications and sterile compounding processes.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience supervising pharmacy technicians or warehouse staff is preferred.
• Proficiency with pharmacy inventory software.

Location:

Schedule:

• Monday through Friday
• 10:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

This contract position presents the opportunity to contribute your pharmacy expertise within a dynamic warehouse setting supporting patient care.

Compensation for this position ranges from $53.00 to $65.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here . This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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