Clinical Review Pharmacist
About The Position
The Clinical Review Pharmacist performs the first pharmacist verification of prescriptions before orders proceed to fulfillment. The role reviews and interprets prescriptions to ensure accuracy, appropriate dosing, patient safety, and legal compliance. It also supports patient and provider communications and helps identify and communicate order-entry trends to improve quality, efficiency, and technician training in accordance with Strive Pharmacy standard operating procedures. This is a primarily onsite, full-time position scheduled Monday through Friday, with five 8-hour shifts between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The position involves regular periods of sitting, standing, and computer use, with occasional lifting as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution.
- Active pharmacist license in good standing; an Arizona license is required at minimum.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in compounding.
- Understanding of aseptic technique and familiarity with USP guidelines.
- Experience with order verification.
- Strong analytical skills and experience identifying trends in operational or quality data.
- Strong understanding of pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, and state and federal pharmacy regulations.
- High attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and efficient computer navigation skills for pharmacy management software.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with call center software.
Responsibilities
- Perform the first pharmacist verification of prescriptions.
- Review, interpret, and approve prescriptions for safety, accuracy, appropriate dosing, and legal compliance before fulfillment.
- Identify and communicate trends in order-entry accuracy to improve data-entry quality and technician training across sites.
- Meet verification speed and throughput standards without compromising accuracy.
- Consult with clinics and prescribing providers to resolve clinical discrepancies, clarify orders, and guide appropriate therapy and dosing.
- Manage inbound and outbound phone communications with patients and providers, serving as the clinical escalation point for complex concerns.
- Counsel patients.
- Adhere to state and federal laws, including DEA regulations for controlled substances and HIPAA privacy guidelines.
Benefits
- Employer-paid healthcare coverage, effective the first day of the month following the hire date.
- Free Strive compounded medications for employees based on a valid, patient-specific prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.
- Paid time off.
- Sick time.
- FSA and HSA options.
- Parental leave.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Life insurance.
- Vision and dental insurance.
- Veterinary insurance.
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Job Type
Full-time
