Remote Staff Pharmacist

Remote Staff Pharmacist (Contract-to-Hire)

13-Week Contract-to-Hire | Fully Remote | Multiple Openings

We are partnering with a rapidly growing pharmacy services organization that is expanding its remote pharmacy team to support increasing patient volume. This is an excellent opportunity for pharmacists seeking a fully remote position with a fast-moving organization focused on patient care and medication access.

Schedule

Available shifts include:

  • 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

Shift preference will be discussed during the interview process. While every effort will be made to accommodate preferred schedules, preferred shifts cannot be guaranteed.

Position Overview

This role is a blend of clinical patient consultations and prescription verification activities. Pharmacists will spend approximately 50% of their time conducting patient counseling and consultations and 50% performing prescription review and verification activities in a high-volume pharmacy environment.

Candidates must be comfortable speaking with patients and healthcare providers by phone, including both inbound and outbound communication.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide patient counseling and medication education by phone
  • Answer questions regarding new prescriptions, refills, side effects, adherence, and proper medication use
  • Review and clinically verify prescriptions for appropriateness, dosing accuracy, contraindications, and drug interactions
  • Collaborate with prescribers and healthcare offices to resolve prescription-related issues
  • Perform pharmacist verification of filled prescriptions prior to dispensing
  • Support prescription transfers and assist in ensuring a smooth patient experience throughout the process

Qualifications

  • Active Pharmacist license in good standing
  • Idaho pharmacist license or willingness to obtain Idaho licensure upon offer
    • Idaho licensure can typically be obtained through license transfer without requiring an MPJE examination
  • Strong verbal communication and patient counseling skills
  • Comfortable making and receiving patient calls throughout the day
  • Tech-savvy and able to navigate multiple pharmacy systems efficiently
  • New graduates are welcome to apply

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in:

  • Retail pharmacy
  • Specialty pharmacy
  • Mail-order pharmacy

Location Requirements

This is a remote opportunity for pharmacists residing throughout the United States. Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Idaho pharmacist licensure as required for the role.

If you are interested in a fully remote pharmacist opportunity with immediate interviews and a quick start timeline, apply today. Contact Megan Buschman at (813) 358-5769 or at megan.buschman@rphonthego.com to get started!

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