Actalent
Pharmacist (Long-term Care, Overnights)
Actalent, Chanhassen, Minnesota, United States, 55317
Job Description
We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Overnight Pharmacist to join our team. This role involves reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, compounding medications, and providing guidance to pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient fulfillment of orders, offer medication counseling, and advise on general health topics.
Responsibilities
Review prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients.
Compound sterile and non‑sterile medications using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Direct pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and changing prescription orders.
Ensure accurate intake of prescription orders and efficient fulfillment of orders.
Dispense medications and provide support and counsel to nursing facility staff on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Advise physicians about medication therapy and counsel nursing facility staff on general health topics such as diet, exercise, and stress management.
Provide information on products such as durable medical equipment or home healthcare supplies.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in pharmacy practices including prior authorization and compounding.
Possession of a Pharmacy License in the State of Minnesota.
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school.
At least 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment.
Strong leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates and provide direction.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Willingness to obtain licensure for multiple states as requested.
Long‑term care pharmacy experience as a Pharmacist is preferred but not required.
Work Environment This position follows a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule from Thursday to Wednesday. Shifts are Thursday 9 PM‑7 AM, Friday and Saturday 9 PM‑9 AM, and Sunday through Wednesday 9 PM‑6 AM. The workweek totals 66.5 hours with a 30‑minute unpaid break during each shift. An additional 10 hours is paid and split between the two weeks, resulting in 76.5 hours documented on the timecard. Training involves rotating through different shifts over four weeks, with the possibility of moving to overnights on the fourth week or remaining on day/evening shifts.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, MN.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $62.00 – $70.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and 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)
Application Deadline January 21, 2026.
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.
Equal Opportunity Actalent 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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Responsibilities
Review prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients.
Compound sterile and non‑sterile medications using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients.
Direct pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and changing prescription orders.
Ensure accurate intake of prescription orders and efficient fulfillment of orders.
Dispense medications and provide support and counsel to nursing facility staff on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications.
Advise physicians about medication therapy and counsel nursing facility staff on general health topics such as diet, exercise, and stress management.
Provide information on products such as durable medical equipment or home healthcare supplies.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in pharmacy practices including prior authorization and compounding.
Possession of a Pharmacy License in the State of Minnesota.
Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school.
At least 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment.
Strong leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates and provide direction.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Willingness to obtain licensure for multiple states as requested.
Long‑term care pharmacy experience as a Pharmacist is preferred but not required.
Work Environment This position follows a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule from Thursday to Wednesday. Shifts are Thursday 9 PM‑7 AM, Friday and Saturday 9 PM‑9 AM, and Sunday through Wednesday 9 PM‑6 AM. The workweek totals 66.5 hours with a 30‑minute unpaid break during each shift. An additional 10 hours is paid and split between the two weeks, resulting in 76.5 hours documented on the timecard. Training involves rotating through different shifts over four weeks, with the possibility of moving to overnights on the fourth week or remaining on day/evening shifts.
Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, MN.
Pay & Benefits Pay range: $62.00 – $70.00 per hour. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits may include:
Medical, dental, and 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)
Application Deadline January 21, 2026.
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.
Equal Opportunity Actalent 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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com.
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