Job Information
Actalent Pharmacist in Shawnee Mission, Kansas
Job Title: Pharmacist
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Pharmacist to join our team. You will evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness, make recommendations for therapy changes, maintain patient databases, and ensure the ordering and evaluation of laboratory tests for high-risk conditions. You will collaborate with healthcare teams to provide clinical and technical support and document all communications in the medical record. Additionally, you will implement policies for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of drugs, inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication errors, and assist staff with drug-related procedures.
Responsibilities
Evaluate physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration.
Make recommendations for therapy changes to physicians and facility staff.
Maintain patient/resident databases including medical history, clinical and laboratory data, and concurrent medication.
Ensure appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring high-risk conditions are ordered, evaluated, and discussed with healthcare team members.
Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support.
Document all communication with healthcare team members, patients, and their families in the medical record.
Implement policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution, and disposal of drugs and biologicals.
Obtain and maintain all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and policy.
Inform the Pharmacy Manager of medication-related errors.
Assist facility/agency staff with procedures relating to the safe and effective handling of drugs.
Perform other tasks as assigned.
Essential Skills
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy; Pharm D preferred.
One year of experience in long-term care.
Licenses/Certifications: KS License.
Detail-oriented and goal-oriented.
Team player with strong oral communication skills.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Pharmacy and PharmD certifications.
Experience in a long-term care setting.
Work Environment
The shift is from Noon to 4pm on Saturdays and Sundays only. This is a closed-door pharmacy environment where you can focus on fulfilling the pharmaceutical needs of long-term care and geriatric living clients. It offers a non-retail setting with a focus on production, fulfillment, and warehouse activities. Our organization is in high growth mode, providing opportunities for career progression.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $75.00/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 Shawnee Mission,KS.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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.
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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.