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Pharmacist

Actalent
Edison, NJ Contractor
POSTED ON 2/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2026

Pharmacist

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled pharmacist to join our team. This position involves working in a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility during nights and weekends. The shifts range from 3:30 PM to midnight, with potential rotations between day and night shifts. The day shift is from 9 AM to 5:30 PM, while the weekend shift is from 12:30 PM to 9 PM every other weekend. The pharmacist will play a crucial role in managing the incoming volume transferred from a different site and help alleviate any potential strain on the existing team. You will be part of a positive and committed team that prioritizes patient care at the highest level.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with daily workflow related to prescription order processing.
  • Review prescription orders for appropriateness and accuracy.
  • Verify orders processed by pharmacy technicians.
  • Collaborate with healthcare providers to clarify prescriptions.
  • Utilize Drug Utilization Review (DUR) for patient prescription management.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of NJ Board of Pharmacy regulations for prescription management and dispensing guidelines, including controlled medications.

Essential Skills

  • Licensed pharmacist in good standing in the state of NJ.
  • Minimum of BS of Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy.
  • LTC or retail pharmacy experience preferred, minimum of 1 year.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Edison, NJ.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $58.00/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 Edison,NJ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 10, 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.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $57 - $58

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