Staff Pharmacist | Des Plaines, Illinois

A temporary opportunity is available for two licensed pharmacists to support operations within a pharmacy warehouse. This 13-week contract role requires a commitment Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Location: Des Plaines, IL
Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 10:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
  Type: Contract (13 weeks)

Qualifications:

• Active and clear Illinois pharmacist license
• Basic knowledge of IV medication handling and preparation

Responsibilities:

• Oversee receipt, storage, and distribution of medications, including refrigerated and specialty items
• Manage medication inventory, including ordering supplies and minimizing waste or expired products
• Ensure compliance with USP standards and state/federal regulations in medication storage
• Verify medication orders prior to preparation or shipment
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in inventory control, picking, packing, and shipping tasks
• Coordinate with sterile compounding pharmacists and technicians to maintain supply availability for patient orders
• Review and document controlled substance inventories accurately
• Conduct cycle counts, inventory reconciliation, and quality assurance audits
• Collaborate with purchasing, nursing, and operations teams to guarantee timely medication delivery
• Utilize pharmacy software and inventory management systems to monitor supplies

This role is ideal for pharmacists who have a strong attention to detail and are comfortable working in a warehouse environment supporting medication distribution operations.

Qualified candidates interested in this 13-week contract opportunity are encouraged to apply now.

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.