Remote Staff Pharmacist – Mail-Order Specialty Pharmacy

About the role

This position offers a 12‑month contract as a Staff Pharmacist in a closed‑door, remote mail‑order specialty pharmacy. You will ensure patients receive the correct medications safely and accurately while providing clinical guidance and phone‑based counseling.

Key responsibilities

• Review and approve incoming and outgoing medication orders, verifying drug, dose, strength, directions, quantity, and patient details.
• Conduct detailed prescription reviews and data quality checks for clinical accuracy and compliance.
• Identify and document orders that fall outside FDA‑approved labeling or exceed dose maximums, ensuring proper justification.
• Oversee pharmacy technicians in medication preparation, processing, and dispensing.
• Communicate with prescribers, provider offices, pharmacies, and members via phone to clarify orders and resolve issues.
• Provide patient and family education on medication use, side effects, and safety.
• Monitor drug therapies, identify potential interactions, and support optimal therapeutic outcomes.
• Report adverse events and product complaints according to regulations.
• Maintain compliance with pharmacy laws, regulations, and program guidelines.

Required profile

• Licensed pharmacist with experience in specialty or mail‑order pharmacy settings.
• Strong knowledge of FDA regulations, drug utilization review, and REMS requirements.
• Excellent verbal communication skills for patient counseling and provider interaction.
• Ability to supervise and guide pharmacy technicians.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Required skills

• Prescription verification and clinical review.
• Pharmacy technician supervision.
• Phone‑based patient counseling.
• Regulatory compliance (FDA, REMS).