Remote Pharmacist

Vetsource•Portland, OR

5d•Remote

About The Position

The Clinical Support Pharmacist supports the Vetsource pharmacy workflow by performing initial prescription verification, investigating orders that require clinical intervention, and managing the drug utilization review (DUR) queue. This role creates outbound communications and responds to inbound inquiries from pet parents and veterinary clinics. The Clinical Support Pharmacist is expected to support all pharmacy locations remotely. This is a full-time, remote position which will require open availability between our hours of operation of 5 AM - 6 PM Pacific Time Monday-Saturday. Please note, candidates must be within 2 hours driving distance to our Portland Pharmacy (17014 NE Sandy Blvd in Portland, OR 97230). On-site presence expected only in rare or urgent circumstances.

Requirements

Current pharmacist license in good standing valid for the state in which you will be based
B.S. or PharmD in Pharmacy
Thorough knowledge of state and federal pharmacy rules and laws
Accurate, efficient, and detail oriented approach to verification in a fast-paced environment
Adaptable, collaborative, and proactive problem solver
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Solid computer skills including the ability to navigate new programs quickly
Ability to adapt and self-direct in response to changing needs and deadlines

Nice To Haves

1+ year of Vetsource experience
2+ years working as a licensed pharmacist
Experience in a high volume dispensing environment
Experience in the veterinary industry, including compounding

Responsibilities

Perform initial verification of new prescriptions
Complete clinical drug utilization reviews and manage the DUR queue
Verify controlled substance prescriptions for clinical appropriateness and regulatory compliance
Work refill-too-soon queues and resolve related holds
Investigate and resolve orders flagged for clinical intervention
Handle inbound and outbound calls and consultations with pet parents, veterinarians, and clinic staff
Work with veterinary staff to clarify phoned prescription authorizations and prescribing errors
Support regulatory tasks, drug information resources, and staff education