Pharmacist

Actively Interviewing for 2 Pharmacists to join a health care and well-being company in Macon, GA!

Job Description

The Pharmacist oversees the daily operations of a closed-door dispensing pharmacy, ensuring that all medications are processed, prepared, and dispensed accurately, safely, and in compliance with all regulatory requirements. This role supports the pharmacy’s management goals and objectives by providing routine and emergency drug screening information, managing various drug distribution systems, and supervising pharmacy production staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of medications.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day pharmacy operations to meet workflow requirements, production quotas, and deadlines.
• Ensure full compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with all DEA policies and procedures, following whichever standard is stricter between internal policy and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all third-party payer contract rules and regulations that apply to the pharmacy.
• Supervise pharmacy production staff, including pharmacy technicians, to ensure accurate order entry, efficient workflow, security of the pharmacy area, and adherence to delivery schedules.
• Verify the completeness and accuracy of all new and refill prescriptions, labels, and orders.
• Check the content and accuracy of all drug packaging and labeling prior to dispensing.
• Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of sterile IV drug products and solutions.
• Assist with the proper ordering, handling, receiving, documentation, and storage of all controlled substances.
• Help maintain a perpetual inventory for Schedule II controlled substances.
• Provide evening, weekend, and holiday coverage as part of a scheduled on-call rotation and as required by management.
• Ensure the workflow dashboard is cleared daily and that all tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Follow all applicable government regulations, including HIPAA, to protect patient information and privacy.
• Adhere to departmental policies regarding safety, attendance, and dress code.
• Use standard office and pharmacy equipment, including computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, filing systems, and rolling carts, as needed to support pharmacy operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall effectiveness and quality of the pharmacy services.

Essential Skills

• Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or school of pharmacy.
• Active Pharmacy License in the State of Georgia.
• Demonstrated attention to detail to ensure accuracy in dispensing and documentation.
• Strong technical capacity to work with pharmacy systems, drug distribution processes, and sterile IV preparation.
• Effective communication skills to interact with colleagues and direct pharmacy technicians.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced pharmacy environment.
• High level of discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving and analysis skills to resolve issues related to prescriptions, inventory, and workflow.
• Reliability and consistency in meeting schedules, deadlines, and on-call responsibilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Capability to manage and oversee performance of pharmacy technicians and support staff.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Pharmacy certification and prior experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Experience or strong interest in transitioning from a retail pharmacy environment to a closed-door pharmacy setting.
• Exposure to or experience with clinical drugs such as IV medications, particularly beneficial for candidates coming from retail pharmacy.
• Comfort working in an environment that is less clinically intensive than a hospital but offers meaningful exposure to clinical drug products.
• Interest in potential long-term opportunities, including the possibility of conversion to a permanent role based on performance and organizational needs.
• Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with other pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and maintain accuracy under time constraints.

Work Environment

This role is based in a closed-door pharmacy environment that does not involve direct, face-to-face interaction with patients. The Pharmacist typically works alongside up to one other Pharmacist and up to seven Pharmacy Technicians during the day, and with two to three Pharmacy Technicians during evening shifts. Day shifts generally have two Pharmacists and six to seven technicians, while night shifts are staffed with one Pharmacist and a smaller technician team. The work involves directing and managing the workload of pharmacy technicians to ensure efficient operations. The schedule offers a flex structure with alternating shifts and weekends. Initial training is expected to run Monday through Friday, approximately 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the first week, with continued weekday training for several weeks before transitioning to a rotating schedule. Once trained, the typical rotation includes a week of day shifts (approximately 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.), followed by a week of evening shifts (approximately 3:00 p.m. to around 11:30 p.m.–midnight), with every other weekend scheduled from about 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There may be occasional shifts from approximately 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. one or two times per month, depending on staffing needs. The position may require overtime, holidays, and extended hours as needed. The role uses standard office and pharmacy equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, fax machines, filing cabinets, and rolling carts. The physical demands include standing or sitting for seven to ten hours per day, occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, bending, crouching, walking, or crawling, and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds. The pharmacy follows established policies for safety, attendance, and dress code to maintain a professional and safe workplace.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Macon, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $60.00/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 Macon,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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