Bilingual Clinical Pharmacist (Temp-to-Hire)

Arine

119d • $57 - $65 • Remote

About The Position

Arine is hiring a patient-facing, phone-based Bilingual Clinical Pharmacist for its Clinical Care team. Using Arine's software platform, the pharmacist will deliver clinical services that optimize patient outcomes, enhance care, and support health-plan programs. The role includes medication therapy consultations for patients and providers, medication reviews and adherence counseling, and collaboration with Engineering and leadership to improve the platform. The pharmacist will also support and guide Clinical Support team members. Work is conducted in a metrics- and feedback-driven environment, with ongoing coaching and an expectation of independent workload management, accountability, and reliability.

This is a remote temp-to-hire position expected to last six months, with possible extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on performance and business needs. Full benefits begin on the first day of the temporary period. The role requires 40 hours per week within company operating hours of Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Pacific Time, and up to two rotating Saturday shifts per month. The role is remote, with required onsite meetings multiple times per year. The hourly rate is $57–$65.

The Clinical Care team has seasonal workload and scheduling demands. During peak season, from May through early December, time off may be limited and optional overtime may be offered. The department observes an approximately two- to three-week holiday shutdown between late December and early January, then returns to full capacity on a modified schedule through February. Candidates must live in and be eligible to work in the United States and pass a background check. Staff participate in Arine's Information Security Management Program and complete periodic information security and HIPAA training.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing; willingness and ability to obtain pharmacist licenses in other states as needed.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, Mandarin, or Cantonese, with comfort discussing medications and healthcare with patients in that language.
• Knowledge of CMS quality measures, Star Ratings, HEDIS metrics, and Medicare Part C and Part D medication measures.
• Knowledge of chronic disease states across multiple therapeutic areas, including cardiology, pulmonology, endocrinology, and behavioral health, and management of patients with polypharmacy.
• Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and products, including indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action, major contraindications, and potential side effects.
• Ability to assess prescription appropriateness in light of patient age, sex, disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to engage patients, promote adherence, and use motivational interviewing and counseling techniques.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, emotional intelligence, and ability to build rapport and navigate sensitive interactions while remaining patient-focused.
• Experience working with patients from different cultural, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Reliability, accountability, follow-through, attention to detail, and commitment to accurate documentation.
• Comfort working in a metrics-driven environment where outcomes and quality are tracked.
• Ability to work independently, apply sound judgment, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work effectively on a team, build working relationships, and reach consensus.
• Openness to coaching, feedback, and continuous learning; adaptability in a fast-paced environment with multiple Medicare measures, clinical priorities, evolving workflows, and technologies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace and the Mac (Apple) environment; comfort with Slack, Five9, multiple browser-based systems, keyboard shortcuts, high-speed typing, and basic technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within Monday–Friday operating hours of 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time, with up to two rotating Saturday shifts per month.
• Ability to pass a background check.
• Must live in and be eligible to work in the United States.
• For remote work, an established private workspace that protects information privacy and reliable low-latency internet suitable for uninterrupted video and voice calls.

Nice To Haves

• Multiple state pharmacist licenses.
• Experience in ambulatory care, particularly chronic disease management such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or behavioral health.
• Inpatient, hospital, or emergency department pharmacy experience involving direct patient and provider interaction.
• Experience with geriatric populations or long-term care.
• Prior experience performing MTM services using various MTM platforms.
• Experience in a health plan, Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM), Accountable Care Organization (ACO), or managed care pharmacy setting.
• Experience in a high-volume healthcare or pharmacy environment, such as retail, community, or a metrics-based call center.
• Board certification in a specialty area.
• PGY1 residency in Community-based or Managed Care Pharmacy, or PGY2 residency in Ambulatory Care, Geriatric Care, Emergency Medicine, or Health-System Pharmacy Administration.
• Prior experience in a remote or virtual healthcare environment.
• Experience with other electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients by phone to provide clinical services, including MTM services such as CMRs and TMRs, adherence counseling, medication reconciliation, and clinical program education on behalf of health plans.
• Review medication reviews and counseling completed by other Virtual Pharmacist users, as assigned.
• Evaluate, assess, and document patient data in Arine's software platform and other programs; prepare written and oral reports on patient care and team progress.
• Follow up with clinics, providers, pharmacies, and patients to resolve issues and concerns in a timely manner, including during transitions of care.
• Develop intervention strategies to optimize medication utilization, achieve quality measures, and meet established goals.
• Manage a consistent volume of patient, provider, and pharmacy interactions while maintaining productivity and service quality.
• Meet individual and team performance metrics for outreach, engagement, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes.
• Adapt and rotate across clinical projects and assignments as business and client needs evolve.
• Identify workflow and platform improvements through meetings, cross-functional collaboration, ticket submission, automation, and technology.
• Provide daily sign-out and clear handoff communication to support continuity of care.
• Coach and support Clinical Care team members and orient new Virtual Pharmacist users to workflows and the platform.

Benefits

• Full benefits starting on the first day of the temporary period.
• Learning and growth opportunities through collaboration with clinicians, engineers, software architects, and digital health entrepreneurs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree