Pharmacist

Job description

Pharmacist (Long-Term Care Pharmacy)Make a Difference Through Safe, Accurate Medication Care

nWe're seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to join our long-term care pharmacy team and play a critical role in ensuring residents receive safe, accurate, and timely medication services. In this position, you'll combine your clinical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership skills to support patient care, oversee pharmacy operations, and collaborate with healthcare professionals in a fast-paced environment.

nIf you're passionate about medication safety, enjoy working with a collaborative team, and thrive in an environment where your decisions directly impact patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

nWhat You'll DoPharmacy Operations & Clinical Oversight

nnnVerify and review new and refill prescriptions for accuracy and appropriateness prior to dispensing

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nnEnsure safe and accurate medication dispensing, packaging, and labeling

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nnInterpret and evaluate potential drug-drug, drug-disease, drug-food interactions, and allergy concerns

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nnOversee the preparation and verification of sterile IV medications and solutions

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nnManage daily pharmacy workflow while meeting production goals and turnaround expectations

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nnMonitor workflow dashboards and ensure outstanding tasks are resolved promptly

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n nCompliance & Quality Assurance

nnnMaintain compliance with all state, federal, DEA, HIPAA, and pharmacy regulations

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nnSupport controlled substance management, including proper ordering, receiving, storage, documentation, and inventory controls

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nnEnsure adherence to third-party payer requirements and pharmacy policies

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nnPromote medication safety and quality assurance initiatives throughout the department

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n nLeadership & Team Development

nnnSupervise and support pharmacy production staff

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nnProvide coaching, feedback, and performance development opportunities

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nnFoster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

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nnPartner with pharmacy leadership to strengthen team performance and talent development

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n nCollaboration & Customer Service

nnnServe as a trusted clinical resource for pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals

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nnCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to resolve medication-related concerns

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nnSupport emergency and routine medication needs for long-term care residents

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nnParticipate in on-call and operational coverage as needed

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n nWhat We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications

nnnBachelor of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited School of Pharmacy

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nnActive Pharmacist license in good standing

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nnStrong understanding of pharmacy regulations and medication safety practices

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nnExcellent clinical judgment and problem-solving abilities

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nnStrong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

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nnEffective verbal and written communication skills

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nnAbility to work independently while contributing to a team environment

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nnProficiency with pharmacy software systems and workflow technology

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nnFlexibility to support evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as needed

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n nPreferred Qualifications

nnnDoctor of Pharmacy (PharmD)

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nnPrevious long-term care pharmacy experience

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nnExperience handling controlled substances and DEA compliance requirements

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nnPrior experience supervising or mentoring pharmacy team members

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nnAbility to thrive in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment

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n nSchedule

nPrimary Schedule:

nnnMonday through Friday

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nnEvening shift: approximately 3:30 PM 12:00 AM

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n nAdditional Coverage:

nnnEvery other weekend: approximately 7:00 AM 6:00 PM

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nnRotating on-call, holiday, and overtime coverage as needed

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n nWhy Join Us?

nnnMake a meaningful impact on patient care within the long-term care community

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nnWork alongside a collaborative team of pharmacy and healthcare professionals

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nnUtilize both your clinical expertise and leadership abilities

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nnJoin a fast-paced environment focused on quality, safety, and service excellence

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nnHelp ensure patients receive the medications they need, when they need them

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n nJob Type & Location

nThis is a Contract position based out of Berlin, CT.

nPay and Benefits

nThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/hr.

nIndividual 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.

nEligibility 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)

nWorkplace Type

nThis is a fully onsite position in Berlin,CT.

nApplication Deadline

nThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.

nAbout Actalent

nActalent 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.

nThe 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.

nIf 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 for other accommodation options.

nSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

nMassachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

nUse of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

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