Pharmacist (Long-term Care, Overnights)

Company: Actalent
Location: Chanhassen
Posted on: January 21, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Pharmacist (Long-term Care, Overnights) Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Overnight Pharmacist to join our team. This role involves reviewing prescriptions for accuracy, compounding medications, and providing guidance to pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient fulfillment of orders, offer medication counseling, and advise on general health topics. Responsibilities Review prescriptions issued by physicians or other authorized prescribers to ensure accuracy and determine necessary formulas and ingredients. Compound sterile and non-sterile medications using standard formulas and processes, such as weighing, measuring, and mixing ingredients. Direct pharmacy employees engaged in mixing, packaging, labeling, and changing prescription orders. Ensure accurate intake of prescription orders and efficient fulfillment of orders. Dispense medications and provide support and counsel to nursing facility staff on the use of prescription and over-the-counter medications. Advise physicians about medication therapy and counsel nursing facility staff on general health topics like diet, exercise, and stress management. Provide information on products such as durable medical equipment or home healthcare supplies. Essential Skills Proficiency in pharmacy practices including prior authorization and compounding. Possession of a Pharmacy License in the State of Minnesota. Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy from an accredited college or school. At least 2 years of experience in a retail pharmacy environment. Strong leadership abilities to coordinate multiple associates and provide direction. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Additional Skills & Qualifications Willingness to obtain licensure for multiple states as requested. Long-term care pharmacy experience as a Pharmacist is preferred but not required. Work Environment This position follows a 7 days on, 7 days off schedule, from Thursday to Wednesday. The shifts are as follows: Thursday from 9 PM to 7 AM, Friday and Saturday from 9 PM to 9 AM, and Sunday to Wednesday from 9 PM to 6 AM. The workweek totals 66.5 hours with a 30-minute unpaid break during each shift. An additional 10 hours is paid and split between the two weeks, resulting in 76.5 hours documented on the timecard. Training will involve rotating through different shifts over four weeks, with the possibility of moving to overnights on the fourth week or remaining on day/evening shifts. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Chanhassen, MN. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $62.00 - $70.00/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 Chanhassen,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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