Remote Staff Pharmacist – Mail Order Specialty Pharmacy

About the role

This position is a 12‑month contract for a Staff Pharmacist working remotely in a closed‑door mail‑order specialty pharmacy. You will ensure patients receive the correct medications safely, provide clinical guidance, and support both patients and providers through phone‑based counseling.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve incoming and outgoing medication orders, confirming drug, dose, strength, directions, quantity, and patient details.
• Conduct detailed prescription review and data quality checks for clinical accuracy and drug utilization compliance.
• Identify and document orders that fall outside FDA‑approved labeling or exceed dose maximums, providing appropriate justification.
• Supervise pharmacy technicians in medication preparation, processing, and dispensing.
• Communicate with prescribers, pharmacies, and members via phone to clarify orders, resolve questions, and handle refills.
• Provide patient and family education on medication use, side effects, and safety.
• Monitor drug therapies for interactions, adverse events, and compliance with REMS and other regulatory programs.
• Report adverse events and product complaints according to regulations.
• Stay current with pharmacy laws, FDA regulations, and continuing education requirements.

Required profile

• Active pharmacist license in the United States.
• Experience reviewing prescriptions and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Ability to provide clear, empathetic phone counseling to patients and providers.
• Willingness to maintain continuing education and stay updated on pharmacy practice standards.

Required skills

• Prescription verification and clinical review.
• Drug utilization review and FDA labeling compliance.
• Regulatory compliance (including REMS requirements).
• Supervision of pharmacy technicians.
• Patient counseling and communication via telephone.