Clinical Pharmacist (Temp-to-Hire)

Arine

119d • $57 - $65 • Remote

About The Position

Arine is seeking a licensed Clinical Pharmacist to join its Clinical Care team. Using Arine's software platform, the pharmacist will deliver clinical services that optimize medication use and patient outcomes, including patient-facing medication therapy consultations, medication reviews, adherence counseling, and coordination with patients, providers, and pharmacies. The role also includes reviewing work completed by other Virtual Pharmacist users, contributing to improvements in the software platform, and coaching Clinical Care team members. The position reports to a Pharmacist Lead.

This is a remote, phone-based role with substantial daily interaction with patients, providers, and pharmacies. The pharmacist is expected to manage work independently, maintain accurate documentation, meet productivity and quality metrics, and adapt to changing projects and workflows. The position requires 40 hours per week within operating hours of Monday through Friday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time, with up to two rotating Saturday shifts per month. The role requires attendance at on-site meetings multiple times per year.

The position is temp-to-hire for an expected six months, with possible extension or conversion to a permanent role depending on performance and business needs. Full benefits are provided during the temporary period starting on day one. The hourly pay range is $57–$65. The Clinical Care team has a seasonal schedule: workload and scheduling demands increase 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.

Requirements

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Pharmacist in good standing.
• 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, including management of patients with polypharmacy.
• Knowledge of prescription and non-prescription drugs and drug products, including indications, efficacy, dosage, mechanisms of action, major contraindications, and potential side effects.
• Ability to assess prescription appropriateness while considering patient age, sex, concomitant disease states, concurrent drug therapy, foods, and diagnostic procedures.
• Ability to engage patients, promote adherence, and apply 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.
• Demonstrated reliability, accountability, and follow-through.
• High 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, exercise sound judgment, prioritize competing responsibilities, and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.
• Ability to work effectively within a team, foster working relationships, and build consensus.
• Openness to coaching, feedback, and continuous learning.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple Medicare measures and clinical priorities, and navigate changing workflows and technologies.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal regulatory requirements related to areas of functional responsibility.
• Strong computer skills, including Google Workspace and Mac (Apple) proficiency; comfort with Slack, Five9, multiple browser-based systems, keyboard shortcuts, high typing speed, and basic technical troubleshooting.
• Willingness and ability to obtain pharmacist licenses in additional states as needed.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week within Monday–Friday, 6 a.m.–6 p.m. Pacific Time operating hours, 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.
• Ability to maintain an established private work area that ensures information privacy.
• Reliable internet capable of low latency and supporting uninterrupted video and voice calls.
• Ability to attend on-site meetings multiple times per year.

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 working with geriatric populations or in long-term care settings.
• 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 setting, 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 working in a remote or virtual healthcare environment.
• Experience with other electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Engage patients by phone to deliver clinical services, including Medication Therapy Management (MTM), Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs), Targeted Medication Reviews (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 concerning patient care and team progress.
• Follow up with clinics, providers, pharmacies, and patients to resolve issues and concerns promptly, 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 related to outreach, engagement, documentation quality, and clinical outcomes.
• Adapt and rotate across clinical projects and assignments as business and client needs evolve.
• Identify workflow and software platform improvements through meetings, cross-functional collaboration, ticket submission, automation, and technology.
• Provide daily sign-out and maintain 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 day one 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
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree