Remote Staff Pharmacist - 13-Week Contract Temp-to-Perm

Job Description

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Remote

Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Schedule: Multiple shift options available

Position Overview

We are seeking a  Remote Staff Pharmacist for a 13-week contract supporting a rapidly growing pharmacy operation experiencing increased prescription and patient volume.

This position offers a unique combination of clinical pharmacy services and patient consultation , with the role split approximately 50/50 between prescription verification and direct patient interactions.

Candidates must be comfortable handling both inbound and outbound patient calls.

Schedule

Candidates may indicate their preferred shift from the following options:

• 8:00 AM–4:00 PM EST
• 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EST
• 10:00 AM–6:00 PM EST
• 11:00 AM–7:00 PM EST

The pharmacy operates seven days a week, with operating hours extending from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM EST .

Candidates may express a preferred shift, and the team will make every effort to accommodate that preference; however, shift placement is not guaranteed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide proactive patient counseling and medication education by phone.
• Answer patient questions regarding new prescriptions, refills, side effects, adherence, and proper medication use.
• Handle inbound and outbound patient calls while providing a high level of customer service.
• Collaborate with prescribers and their offices to clarify prescriptions and resolve clinical issues that could delay dispensing.
• Clinically review and verify new and refill prescriptions for therapeutic appropriateness, drug interactions, contraindications, and dosing accuracy.
• Perform final pharmacist verification of prescriptions in a high-volume, closed-door fulfillment environment.
• Verify the accuracy of medication, dosage, quantity, and labeling prior to dispensing.
• Assist pharmacy leadership and staff with receiving, processing, and transferring patient prescriptions.
• Take ownership of prescription transfers from initiation through completion.
• Support a fast-paced pharmacy environment while maintaining accuracy, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Active Idaho Pharmacist license required, or willingness to obtain/register for an Idaho license.
• Candidates may reside anywhere in the United States, provided they meet the Idaho licensure requirement.
• New graduates are welcome to apply.
• Retail, specialty, or mail-order pharmacy experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required .
• Comfortable conducting frequent patient consultations by phone.
• Strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and commitment to patient safety.

Candidates residing in St. Louis, MO; Boise, ID; or Pittsburgh, PA may not be eligible for the remote position and may instead be considered for an onsite opportunity.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send your updated resume to View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

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