Actalent is currently hiring for a Pharmacist opportunity in the Virginia Beach, VA area

Job Description:

• Provides pharmaceutical services to long term care and institutionalized patients in a manner that maximizes quality and patient safety. Participates in and oversees the dispensing of medication in accordance to regulations.
• Evaluates physician medication orders for appropriateness of drug, dosage, potential interactions, and route of administration. Makes recommendations for therapy changes to the physician and facility staff as appropriate.
• Maintains patient/resident database to include appropriate current and past medical history, appropriate clinical and
• laboratory data, and concurrent medication (including over-the-counter and home remedies).
• Ensures that appropriate laboratory tests for monitoring certain high risk conditions are ordered, evaluated and discussed with appropriate members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team to provide clinical and technical support as needed.
• Documents all communication with physicians, nurses, other members of the healthcare team and patients/residents and their family members in the medical record.
• Implements policies and procedures for the safe procurement, storage, distribution and use of drugs and biologicals, as well as disposal of drugs.
• Obtains, as necessary, and maintains all required documentation in accordance with federal and state regulatory agencies and Pharmerica policy.
• Informs the Pharmacy Manager of medication related errors.
• Assists facility/agency staff personnel with procedures relating to safe and effective methods of procuring, maintaining, administering and disposing of drugs.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Business Conduct and
• Ethics, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Each essential function is required, although reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Pharmacy
• PHARM D required
• One year of experience in long-term care preferred
• Required: Knowledge of pharmacy laws and federal and state regulations concerning long-term care and
• pharmaceutical care practices for long-term care residents. Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team.
• MUST HAVE CURRENT VA Pharm License

The following screenings must be met by all contract labor resources at PharMerica and need to be ran through HireRight: Select from Packages 1-4

1) Candidates must pass an 8 Panel Drug Screen and a 7 Year County/Federal Background Check. They no longer test for Marijuana.

2) E-Verify is required.

3) All resources must be screened against lists of Ineligible Persons on the OIG/GSA sites. (Office Inspector General/General Services

Administration) Candidates fail if they are on an exclusion list.

4) Temporary Form must be completed and sent back to MSP.

5) Appropriate Registrations/Licenses/Certifications (specific to position)

6) On-line training must be completed prior to start. MSP will register user and PharMerica's system will send training directly.

Experience Level:

• Intermediate Level

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 for other accommodation options.