Staff Pharmacist - Elgin, IL

Job Description

Job Description

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, active Pharmacist license, and minimum 1+ years Pharmacist experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Join a dynamic pharmacy warehouse environment as a Staff Pharmacist supporting critical medication management operations. This 13-week contract opportunity requires two experienced pharmacists ready to ensure seamless inventory control and medication distribution.

Location: Elgin, IL
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of medications, including refrigerated and specialty drugs
• Manage inventory levels, order medications and supplies, and minimize waste and expired stock
• Ensure compliance with USP standards and all state/federal regulations regarding storage conditions
• Verify medication orders prior to preparation or shipment
• Supervise pharmacy technicians engaged in inventory, picking, packing, and shipping processes
• Coordinate with sterile compounding pharmacists and technicians to maintain availability of medications and supplies for patient orders
• Review controlled substance inventory and maintain accurate documentation
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and quality assurance audits
• Collaborate closely with purchasing, nursing, and operations teams to guarantee timely medication delivery
• Utilize pharmacy software and inventory management systems effectively to track medications and supplies

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Illinois pharmacist license must be clear and active
• Some knowledge of IV medication administration and handling preferred
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and supervisory skills
• Experience in pharmacy inventory management and regulatory compliance

This contract role offers valuable warehouse pharmacy experience and the chance to contribute to patient care by ensuring reliable medication availability. Candidates must be ready to work the defined weekday schedule in Elgin, Illinois.

If you are an organized, licensed pharmacist with a solid background in medication inventory and a proactive approach, apply now to take on this impactful role. Your expertise will help maintain high-quality pharmacy operations and support patient safety every step of the way.

Compensation for this position ranges from $47.00 to $68.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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