Pharmacist (Long-term Care, Days)

Company: Actalent
Location: Prior Lake
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pharmacist (Days) Opportunity for Growth | Offers Benefits | Long-Term Care Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable pharmacist to join our team. This role involves ensuring the accurate review and dispensing of medications, compounding sterile and non-sterile medications, and providing counsel to nursing facility staff and physicians. The pharmacist will play a critical role in managing pharmacy operations and supporting healthcare professionals in medication therapy. Responsibilities Review prescriptions issued by authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients. Compound sterile and non-sterile medications using standard formulas and processes. Direct pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and modifying prescription orders. Ensure accurate intake and efficient fulfillment of prescription orders. Dispense medications and provide support and counsel to nursing facility staff on medication use. Advise physicians on medication therapy. Counsel nursing facility staff on general health topics, such as diet, exercise, and stress management. Provide information on products like durable medical equipment or home healthcare supplies. Essential Skills Pharmacy expertise Compounding Pharmacist experience Retail pharmacy experience Pharmacy License in the State of Minnesota Strong interpersonal skills Strong oral and written communication skills Leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Additional Skills & Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited college or school of pharmacy Willingness to obtain licensure for multiple states as requested 2 years of experience in a retail environment Long-term care pharmacy experience as a pharmacist is preferred but not required Work Environment The work schedule includes a rotating shift from Monday to Friday, with shifts rotating weekly: 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, and 1:30 PM to 10:00 PM. The position also requires working one out of every five weekends, with shifts on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Training involves rotating through different shifts for four weeks. Upon conversion to a permanent position, a 90-day waiting period applies before eligibility for paid time off. Note that time off within this period is unpaid. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shakopee, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $65.00/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 Shakopee,MN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jan 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. 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.

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