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Pharmacist

Actalent
Petaluma, CA Contractor
POSTED ON 12/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/27/2026

Job Description

As a Pharmacist within a hospital system pharmacy managed by Cardinal Health, you will play a critical role in ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient medication management. You will verify and adjust physician orders using the pharmacy information system, dispense medications according to established protocols, and provide patient education. This role also includes supervising Pharmacy Technicians and overseeing compliance with accreditation standards, narcotics control, and inventory management.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and verify physician orders using pharmacy systems
  • Adjust medication orders per protocol and clinical guidelines
  • Dispense medications accurately and safely
  • Educate patients on medication usage and potential side effects
  • Supervise Pharmacy Technicians and support staff
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and accreditation requirements
  • Manage inventory and controlled substances

Required Skills

  • Pharmacy operations and pharmaceutical knowledge
  • Healthcare systems and EMR proficiency
  • Pharmacy management and compliance oversight

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Pharmacist license in California
  • Prior experience in an inpatient hospital pharmacy setting
  • IV preparation experience is a plus
  • Flexibility to work various shifts and be on-call as needed
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Manual dexterity for handling small objects and medication preparation
  • Proficiency with pharmacy information systems and technology
  • Credentialing requirements may include vaccinations; details will be provided during the interview process

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 Petaluma,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 5, 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.

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 : $65 - $75

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