Licensed Pharmacist

Pharmacist

Job Description

This role focuses on ensuring the safe, accurate, and timely fulfillment of prescriptions in a high-volume pharmacy environment. The pharmacist verifies prescription data, oversees inventory and order workflows, and performs final quality checks before medications are packed and shipped. The position requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced setting while collaborating closely with pharmacy technicians and other team members.

Responsibilities

• Verify prescriptions and prescription data for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness prior to dispensing.
• Perform the final quality check on all prescriptions in the fulfillment area before they are packed and shipped.
• Ensure that all prescription packages are processed and shipped each day in accordance with established timelines and procedures.
• Manage pharmacy inventory, including monitoring stock levels, identifying out-of-stock items, and helping to maintain appropriate inventory levels.
• Aid in managing pharmacy technicians, including providing guidance on workflow, quality standards, and best practices.
• Help manage out-of-stock orders, including identifying alternatives or solutions and ensuring timely resolution to minimize delays for patients.
• Support the efficient movement of orders through the workflow, from prescription entry through fulfillment and shipping.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues, technicians, and other stakeholders to support safe and accurate medication dispensing.
• Use MS Windows, MS Outlook, MS Word, and MS Excel to perform daily tasks such as documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Adapt quickly to changing situations, make sound decisions under time constraints, and resolve problems as they arise in the fulfillment process.
• Rotate through different job functions within the pharmacy as needed to support overall operations.
• Work flexible schedules as required to meet operational needs.
• Maintain eligibility for employment by being free of non-compete or other contractual obligations that would restrict this employment opportunity.

Essential Skills

• Active Tennessee Pharmacist License in good standing.
• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or equivalent pharmacy degree, as required for pharmacist licensure.
• Demonstrated experience in pharmacy practice, such as retail pharmacy, mail order, long-term care (LTC), or specialty pharmacy (experience in these areas is preferred but not required).
• Proficiency in verifying prescriptions and prescription data for accuracy and safety.
• Experience with pharmacy benefits management and processing prescription claims.
• Ability to perform prescription fulfillment tasks accurately and efficiently in a high-volume setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make quick, sound decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally with team members and other stakeholders.
• Proficiency with MS Windows operating system and Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to manage inventory and monitor stock levels to support uninterrupted pharmacy operations.
• Capability to work flexible schedules and rotate through various job functions as needed.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in compounding pharmaceuticals is beneficial.
• Familiarity with prior authorization processes and pharmacy benefits workflows.
• Background in retail pharmacy, mail order, long-term care (LTC), or specialty pharmacy is preferred.
• Experience in a fulfillment or distribution environment is advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in handling prescriptions and inventory.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pharmacy technicians and other team members to support a positive and efficient work environment.

Work Environment

This position is based in a structured pharmacy fulfillment environment operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Central Time. The role involves working in a high-volume setting where prescriptions are processed, verified, and prepared for shipment each day. Pharmacists work closely with pharmacy technicians and other team members in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that requires sustained focus, accuracy, and adherence to standard operating procedures. The work includes frequent use of computers and standard office software, as well as pharmacy systems used for prescription processing, inventory management, and shipping workflows.

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin, TN.

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

This is a Contract position based out of Franklin, TN.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Franklin,TN.

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