Pharmacist
Actalent
Job Title: Pharmacist - Long term opportunity paying $55-65/hr in Cedar Rapids, IA! Qualifications
+ Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy and PharmD. required
+ State of Iowa Pharmacist License required without restrictions
Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. In this role, you will accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to patients, review completed orders, verify the legality and feasibility of dispensing drugs, and interpret prescription orders. You will also adhere to all federal and state regulations, transfer prescriptions, answer questions from patients and healthcare professionals, and evaluate inventory levels.
Responsibilities
+ Accurately prepare medications for final dispensing to patients, including filling, order entry, and packaging.
+ Review completed orders and cycle-fill medications to ensure prescriptions were filled correctly.
+ Verify the legality and pharmaceutical feasibility of dispensing a drug based on patients' allergies, incompatibilities with current medications, and frequency of refills.
+ Interpret prescription orders, exercising professional judgment in determining whether to dispense a particular prescription while considering patient safety and legal limitations.
+ Adhere to all Federal and State Board of Pharmacy regulations.
+ Follow all applicable guidelines for compounding medications.
+ Transfer prescriptions to other pharmacies as needed.
+ Answer questions from patients, doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
+ Evaluate inventory levels and place orders when below par.
+ Research the most cost-effective products for exception items.
+ Notify customers or facilities if a product is out of stock and provide an estimated time for order fulfillment.
+ Restock station supplies as needed, including vials, cassettes, labels, and delivery tickets.
+ Oversee the work of all technicians and provide feedback to their supervisor regarding their performance.
+ Log all medication error occurrences.
+ Perform other essential functions and duties as needed.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $65.00/hr.
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 Cedar Rapids,IA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 19, 2025.
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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
+ Hiring diverse talent
+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
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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