Pharmacist (Specialty)

Candidates must reside in and hold an active pharmacist license in FL, TX, MO, CA, or MI.

About the Role

Coordinate and assist in managing and participating in pharmacy services, including dispensing of medications, quality assurance, and clinical monitoring activities. Participate in decisions regarding pharmaceutical services within assigned scope, including assessing patient needs, planning service provision, and contributing to the overall plan of care and quality improvement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure patients receive the right medication, know how to use their medication, and address/resolve drug therapy issues prior to dispensing.
• Review and enter prescription orders accurately and efficiently.
• Provide patient counseling and education regarding medications and treatment plans.
• Verify prescription data entry for completeness and accuracy.
• Conduct drug utilization reviews to identify and resolve potential therapy-related concerns.
• Partner with clinics to clarify and obtain prescriptions.
• Receive physician prescription orders and evaluate appropriateness for dosage, drug choice, potential drug interactions, route of administration, and stability.
• Supervise filling, receiving, compounding, and dispensing activities to provide finished products to patients.
• Ensure patient charts are complete with allergies, medical history, lab results, and concurrent medications.
• Ensure necessary laboratory tests are ordered, results obtained, and discussed with the care team.
• Provide clinical interventions, assess therapy responses, patient compliance, and ongoing review of drug regimens; report and manage adverse events.
• Determine remaining doses on hand to manage inventory and avoid waste.
• Document all communication with physicians, nurses, and patients in the patient chart.
• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of paperwork required by state, federal agencies, and the Joint Commission.
• Assist the Pharmacy Manager in implementing new procedures.
• Train and supervise Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, and other pharmacy personnel.
• Participate in Performance Improvement Projects and provide in-service programs to nursing and pharmacy personnel.
• Attend and/or complete education and training programs; review literature pertinent to pharmacy practice.
• Complete all competency/skills assessment requirements.
• Participate in on-call schedule.
• Perform other tasks as determined by the Pharmacist-In-Charge.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
• A collaborative, adaptable professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• A patient-focused commitment to delivering high-quality specialty care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy and 3+ years of mail order, retail, or hospital pharmacy experience OR Pharm D.
• Current state’s Pharmacist license and license in other states as required.

Schedule

• 11AM - 7:30PM (Eastern), 10AM - 6:30PM (Central), or 8AM - 4:30PM (Pacific), Monday through Friday.
• Some holidays are required when business is open.

Pay

$51.78 - $95.81 per hour. Actual pay will be adjusted based on skills, experience, education, and other job-related factors permitted by law, including full-time or part-time status. Total compensation may also include additional forms of incentives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Health insurance.
• 401K and stock purchase plans.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Flexible approach to work with remote, hybrid, field, or office work schedules.

Benefits may be subject to program eligibility.